Last week we learned that the way that Christians face suffering creates an opportunity for us to witness of our faith in Christ to the world. But today’s text reminds us that there is another reason to endure suffering well—it sanctifies us as we identify with the suffering of Christ.
Read 1 Peter 4:1-6.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What effect should suffering have in the sanctification of the believer?
2. According to this passage, why is it important that we do not engage in the same immoral activities of the world?
3. What role does the return of Christ play in our sanctification?
4. What does Peter mean by the gospel was preached even to those who are dead? Does this imply a second chance after death?
5. What does it mean to live in the Spirit?