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1 Peter 4:1-6
1. In 4:1, Peter encourages us to “arm yourselves with the same way of thinking” as Jesus Christ who “suffered in the flesh.” In your own words, what does it mean for a Christian to “arm themselves with Jesus way of thinking”? What is Jesus way of thinking?
2. How do you understand the phrase “whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin”? How has suffering helped you mortify sin?
3. Verses 2-3 describes the change in life that a person goes through when they trust in Christ. Their lives were once characterized by certain “Gentile” (i.e. non-Christian) behaviors. Now, however, these same people live lives in submission to the will of God. What are some behaviors in your own life that you have seen shift since trusting in Christ? What are some behaviors that still need to be transformed into godly behaviors?
4. What do you notice about the list of sins mentioned in 4:3? Anything stand out compared to your experience with fleshly temptations today?
5. Verse 4, Christians are reminded that their unsaved neighbors, friends, and family might revile them for their change in behavior. In what ways have you experienced this kind of opposition to your faith as your lifestyle has changed?
6. For Christians who are reviled for their change in lifestyle, Peter gives a particular encouragement in verse 5. What is that encouragement, and how does it encourage you as you receive opposition for living out your faith in Christ?
7. How does verse 6 encourage you to share Christ with those around you today? Is there someone in your life that you feel God is prompting you to share Jesus with this week?
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By Immanuel Church1. In 4:1, Peter encourages us to “arm yourselves with the same way of thinking” as Jesus Christ who “suffered in the flesh.” In your own words, what does it mean for a Christian to “arm themselves with Jesus way of thinking”? What is Jesus way of thinking?
2. How do you understand the phrase “whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin”? How has suffering helped you mortify sin?
3. Verses 2-3 describes the change in life that a person goes through when they trust in Christ. Their lives were once characterized by certain “Gentile” (i.e. non-Christian) behaviors. Now, however, these same people live lives in submission to the will of God. What are some behaviors in your own life that you have seen shift since trusting in Christ? What are some behaviors that still need to be transformed into godly behaviors?
4. What do you notice about the list of sins mentioned in 4:3? Anything stand out compared to your experience with fleshly temptations today?
5. Verse 4, Christians are reminded that their unsaved neighbors, friends, and family might revile them for their change in behavior. In what ways have you experienced this kind of opposition to your faith as your lifestyle has changed?
6. For Christians who are reviled for their change in lifestyle, Peter gives a particular encouragement in verse 5. What is that encouragement, and how does it encourage you as you receive opposition for living out your faith in Christ?
7. How does verse 6 encourage you to share Christ with those around you today? Is there someone in your life that you feel God is prompting you to share Jesus with this week?