Lead as a servant by establishing the gospel in the household 1 Peter 4:7-11

Key verses: Joshua 24:15 “…choose this day whom you will serve… as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

When the gospel is established in our household, it impacts…

1) Our time (4:7a) - The end of all things is at hand;

Eph 5:15-16

2) Our mind and motives (4:7b) therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded

1 Thes 5:6

3) Our prayers (4:7c) for the sake of your prayers.

Col 4:2 and James 5:16 

4) Our love (4:8a) 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly,

1 Cor 13:4-8, Rom 12:9, 1 Cor 13:7, John 13:35

5) Our forgiveness (4:8b) since love covers a multitude of sins.

James 5:20, Prov 10:12

6) Our attitude (4:9)

7) Our gifts (4:10-11a)

The goal of establishing the gospel in the household (4:11b)

in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.