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Glorifying God Through Unjust Suffering

January 21, 2024
By Pastor Jathan

Glorifying God Through Unjust Suffering-  1 Peter 2:18-23

 

Notes:

 

Our Calling - ____________________________ - vv18,21

 

Our Blessing - ____________________________ - vv19-20

 

Our Example - ____________________________ - vv21-23

 

Digging Deeper:

  • Why does following Christ often lead to suffering?
  • What are we tempted to do when we are mistreated?  What does this text tell us to do?
  • How was Christ able to endure unjust suffering?
  • How does God use our suffering for good?

Other passages to consider: 

Isa 53; Mt 5:11-12; 16:24-28; Lk 6:32-35; Jn 15:18-25; Rom 12:17-21; 2 Cor 1:3-11; 4:8-11; Phil 3:10; 2 Tim 3:12; 1 Pet 1:3-9; 4:12-19.

Glorifying God Through Unjust Suffering

January 21, 2024
By Pastor Jathan

Glorifying God Through Unjust Suffering-  1 Peter 2:18-23

 

Notes:

 

Our Calling - ____________________________ - vv18,21

 

Our Blessing - ____________________________ - vv19-20

 

Our Example - ____________________________ - vv21-23

 

Digging Deeper:

  • Why does following Christ often lead to suffering?
  • What are we tempted to do when we are mistreated?  What does this text tell us to do?
  • How was Christ able to endure unjust suffering?
  • How does God use our suffering for good?

Other passages to consider: 

Isa 53; Mt 5:11-12; 16:24-28; Lk 6:32-35; Jn 15:18-25; Rom 12:17-21; 2 Cor 1:3-11; 4:8-11; Phil 3:10; 2 Tim 3:12; 1 Pet 1:3-9; 4:12-19.

Submit to Governing Authorities

January 13, 2024
By Pastor Jathan

Submit to Governing Authorities - 1 Peter 2:13-17

 

Notes:

1)      Extent of Submission – vv13-14

 

2)      Reason for Submission – vv13,15

 

3)      Attitude of Submission – v16

 

4)      Outworking of Submission – v17

 

Digging Deeper:

-In what ways do you find it hardest to submit to the authorities?  How does this passage help you?

-Are there areas of government or laws that you, as a Christian, should be taking a stand against or voicing your concern over?  How can you do that in a practical and godly way?

-What does it look like to honor our governing leaders?

Other passages to consider: 

Ps 47:8-9; Pr 24:21-22; Jer 29:7; Mt 17:24-27; Jn 13:34-35; Acts 4:19-20; 5:29; Rom 13:1-7; Gal 5:13-14; 1 Tim 2:1-2; 1 Pt 4:7-11.

Everlasting Father

December 16, 2023
By Pastor Jathan

 Everlasting Father-Isaiah 9:6

 

Notes:

 

Aspects of the fatherly care of King Jesus for his people:

  1. Jesus fathered (brought about) our ____________________.



     
  2. Jesus compassionately ______________________________.



     
  3. Jesus will ____________________________

 

Digging Deeper:

  • Why is Jesus called the “second Adam”?  How does that relate to his title of “Everlasting Father”?
  • How does our experience of earthly fathers help us understand Jesus’s ministry to us?  How might our experience misconstrue Jesus’s ministry?
  • How have you seen the Lord’s care in your life?  In what areas do you need to trust him today?
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Other passages to consider: 

Ps 103:8-14; Isa 40:11; Jn 1:12; 10:28; Rom 5:17; 2 Cor 5:17; Gal 4:4; Col 1:15-20; Heb 4:14-16; 13:5-8; 1 Jn 3:1.

Mighty God

December 09, 2023
By Pastor Jathan

Mighty God

 

Notes:

 

 

 

Digging Deeper:

  • How is Jesus uniquely qualified to save his people from their sins?
  • From what enemies do we need to be delivered?  How has Jesus done that and how will he deliver in the future?
  • How could remembering that Jesus is mighty to save encourage you in your Christian life?

Other passages to consider: 

Ex 15:3; Ps 18:1-3; Zeph 3:17; Mt 16:18; Jn 1:13; 20:28; Ro 8:31; Phil 2:8-11; Col 1:13-14; 2:13-15; Heb 1:1-3, 8-9; 1 Jn 4:4.

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We Are Truly Blessed

September 23, 2023
By Pastor Jathan

We Are Truly Blessed! – 1 Peter 1:10-12

 

Notes:

 

By God’s grace, we…

1)      live in a blessed ______________ - vv10-12a!

 

                   a.       A time of ______________ - vv10-11.

 

 

                  b.       A time of many _______________________ - v12a.

 

 

 

 

2)      experience a blessed ________________ - v12b!

 

 

 

  • How do the OT and NT fit together?  How does this help us know how to read and apply the OT?
  • What blessings do we enjoy by living at this time in redemptive history?
  • How does this passage encourage you to praise God the Spirit for all He has done for God’s people?
  • What blessings of salvation are you especially thankful for today?

Other passages to consider: 

Gen 3:15; 12:1-3; Isa 35; 52-55; Jer 31; Ezek 37; Dan 8:13-14; 9:2; 12:4-13; Mt 11:11; Lk 24:25-27; Acts 2:14-21; 3:21; 1 Pet 1; 2 Pet 1:21.

Joy in the Midst of Grief & Suffering

September 17, 2023
By Pastor Jathan

Joy in the Midst of Grief & Suffering

 

Notes:

 

Basis of joy -                                          He gives us in Christ – v6a.

Results of suffering:

1)      Suffering brings                                              - v6b.

2)      Suffering leads to                                           - v7.

3)      Suffering draws us                                   - vv8-9.

 

  • Where is your joy?  Where are you tempted to place it other than in the gospel?  What impact does it have on your life when you seek joy in something more than you seek it in your salvation?
  • How have past (or present) trials shown you the genuineness of your faith?  How might that change the way you think about those times of hardship?
  • Do you tend to grow closer to God in times of difficulty?  Why?
  • Who around you needs encouragement as they go through trials?

Other passages to consider:

Mt 5:10-12; Jn 16:33; 20:29; Rom 8:16-18; 31-39; 2 Cor 4:16-17; Phil 3:10-11; Col 1:11; 1 Thes 1:6; Jam 1:2-4; 1 Pt 4:12-13; Rev 21:1-4.

Praise God for Saving Us!

September 10, 2023
By Pastor Jathan

Praise God for saving us! – 1 Peter 1:3-5

 

Notes:

1)      Grounds of our salvation – v3a

 

 

2)      Guarantee of our salvation – vv3b-5

 

 

 

 

  • Why can we be certain that our salvation is secure?  When will we receive our final salvation (inheritance)?
  • How does having hope give us an opportunity to point others to Jesus (see Eph 2:14; 1 Th 4:12; 1 Pt 3:15)
  • As you think about your salvation, what attributes of God do you want to praise Him for?
  • How should knowing that we have a future incorruptible inheritance affect a Christian’s view of money and possessions?
  • How has this passage both excited you about where you are heading, and increased your confidence that you’ll get there?

Other passages to consider:

Ex 34:6; Matt 5:5; 6:19-21; Jn 3:1-6; Rom 8:12-25; 1 Cor 15:50-58; Eph 1:16-18; 2:1-7; Col 3:4; Titus 2:13; 1 Pet 1:3-9,13,23; Rev 21:1-5

God’s Love for Us in Christ

August 27, 2023
By Pastor Jathan

God’s Love for Us in Christ

 

Notes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • How does the costliness of a gift or sacrifice point to the amount of love behind it?  How does the worthiness of the recipient also highlight the love of the giver?
  • Why is it so important for believers to grasp the enormity of God’s love for them? 
  • In what ways does God help us understand His love for us?  How can we continually remember (abide) in God’s love for us?

-Other passages to consider:

Isa 53:4-10; Mk 15; Jn 13:1; 15:5-13; 17:23; Rom 8:32,37-39; Gal 2:20; Eph 3:18-19; 1 Jn 3:1. 

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