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May 19, 2020 - 1 Peter 4:12-19
Good morning, today is Tuesday, May 19, 2020. My name is Keith and I am one of the pastors at Green Acres Baptist Church in Athens, GA.
So, we are nearing the end of 1 Peter. Today we will read the end of chapter 4. Peter is closing his argument that those who experience suffering actually participate in the actual way of Jesus in that way because Jesus experienced suffering. And, ultimately, we have a great hope that our suffering will be vindicated in our new lives in Christ because we know even death itself did not hold victory over Jesus. His resurrection is a symbol of hope for us that we will also gain victory over suffering and death itself.
Peter, echoing the teachings from Jesus in Matthew 5:11-12 from the Sermon on the Mount reminds us that we should find some sort of joy when we are persecuted because of Jesus. Remember, Jesus said, ““Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” (Matthew 5:11-12)
Peter is reminding us that God’s people have always been, and still are, a misunderstood minority, living under the rule of a different King. And persecution offers a chance to show others the generous love of Jesus. So, we can say, there is hope in the midst of suffering.
1 Peter 4:12-19
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And,
“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”
So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
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By Keith WillisGood morning, today is Tuesday, May 19, 2020. My name is Keith and I am one of the pastors at Green Acres Baptist Church in Athens, GA.
So, we are nearing the end of 1 Peter. Today we will read the end of chapter 4. Peter is closing his argument that those who experience suffering actually participate in the actual way of Jesus in that way because Jesus experienced suffering. And, ultimately, we have a great hope that our suffering will be vindicated in our new lives in Christ because we know even death itself did not hold victory over Jesus. His resurrection is a symbol of hope for us that we will also gain victory over suffering and death itself.
Peter, echoing the teachings from Jesus in Matthew 5:11-12 from the Sermon on the Mount reminds us that we should find some sort of joy when we are persecuted because of Jesus. Remember, Jesus said, ““Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” (Matthew 5:11-12)
Peter is reminding us that God’s people have always been, and still are, a misunderstood minority, living under the rule of a different King. And persecution offers a chance to show others the generous love of Jesus. So, we can say, there is hope in the midst of suffering.
1 Peter 4:12-19
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And,
“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,
what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”
So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.