Bible Encounters

Who are elders? How should they lead? When is the last time you prayed for your elders? Hope this lesson encourages you to support the elders God has placed over you.

1. Why does God test us? 

2. What does it mean to bear Christ's name? 

3. How can judgment be encouraging? 

Here Peter challenges his readers that the end of all things is near so they should suffer against sin and build each other up in their faith.

I am going to share another take on the spirits in prison. Brace yourself. This is weird. 

Peter calls Christians to live with each other and with those outside the body of Christ in a way that reflects Christ's life. Then Peter starts talking about spirits in prison and Noah. What? Huh? Here we go...

What is the GOSPEL? How does it relate to honoring the emperor? Or does it even? I think this conversation is actually a pretty big deal for us. 

What does it mean that women are to be subject to their husbands? Has Peter said anything earlier that could help? Men are called to honor their wives but wives are called the weaker vessel. What is up with that? There are some confusing statements in here. I hope I can offer a few thoughts that can help. 

How should Christians respond to rulers who reject Jesus as their King? What should our motivation be? What is our model? There is some good stuff in here for us to consider. 

Peter talks about Christians as...

1) babies

2) the temple

3) Israel

4) exiles

What's up with heaven? (hahaha)

What is the Kingdom of God? 

Why does God speak of judgment? 

How can one BE holy? 

Great questions guys. Hope I can offer some helpful ideas.