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In this episode we are going through verses 13-22 of 1 Peter chapter 3. In these few short verses, Peter covers 6 big topics that address how we represent Jesus to the world, if we represent Jesus to the world, and what people see of Jesus when they look at our lives. Join us as we discuss the wisdom Peter offers about how we should live our lives as disciples of Jesus.

Questions:
Vs 14 - How do we handle being mistreated when we are in the right? Can we hold our tongue and let truth outlive a lie?
Vs 15 - What is the story of your walk with the Lord? Are you prepared, are you willing, to share it if someone asks?
Vs 16 - Humility and respect for others are the key in how people accept you and the words you speak. What are some examples of this?
Vs 17-18 - Are you willing to identify with Jesus in suffering rejection and accusations for doing the right thing? What are some examples of this?
Vs 19-20 - Some of us struggle with the violence and judgement we see in the Old Testament. How can a God of love act like this? These verses show us a picture of God’s heart. That even in His judgement, His love remains. How do these verses reshape our image of God?
Vs 21 - Peter uses the previous verses to explain baptism. What is the power of you and I seeing ourselves “dead” to sin, but “alive” to Christ?
Vs 22 - Peter reminds us of the final score. Jesus faced many challenges in His earthly life. He pushed through those challenges to remain true to God and complete His purpose. How does His example encourage us to do the same?

Self Refllect: How do I represent Jesus? Am I ready to share my faith
with others? Do the words that I speak, and the way that I live
reflect a good picture of Jesus to the world around me?

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In this episode we are discussing Peter's challenge to take the high road in how we treat each other, especially other believers. Peter doesn't avoid the problems we face in relationships, he addresses them, and then gives us Godly wisdom for how we should respond. Join us as we discover how to "search for peace".

Questions:
Vs 8 - be united, care about what others are going through, love each other like family, don’t be hardhearted, stay humble

We all want to belong, to be valued, and to be loved. What values must our community have to make people feel wanted and safe? What should they experience? What shouldn’t they?

vs 9 - Peter says, don’t treat people the way they treat you. Don’t crush them with your words. Instead, do something to bless them.

This is life in God’s upside-down Kingdom. Treating people the way you want to be treated, not repaying them for the way they treated you.

What are some examples of how we can return a blessing for evil?

Vs 10-12 - Peter quotes Psalm 34:12-16

To sum it up, Peter says - take the high road in how you choose to treat people because God is watching.

Psalm 34:10 tells us that avoiding lies and speaking evil will cause us to live a happy life. How can speaking truth and kindness make a difference in your relationships and future?

vs 11 tells us to “search for peace” What are some ways that you could search for a peaceful solution to a conflict with your parent, friend, or someone else?

vs 12 - We all want God to hear and answer our prayers. How we treat others affects God’s willingness to listen.

This is a great time for you to reflect individually on how you treat the people closest to you. Take a few minutes to sit with your thoughts. Do you honor them? Are you honest? Are you quick with paybacks? Do you want what’s best for them, or for you?

Let the Holy Spirit lead you in how you need to respond.

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In this study of 1 Peter 3:1-7 Peter is discussing the way that husbands and wives should treat each others. Our discussion includes a lot of conversation about how single people can learn from these verses how to prepare to be the kind of husband or wife that will foster a strong, healthy marriage. We also discuss how the principals Peter describes apply to all of our relationships. Join us as we discover Godly wisdom for our most intimate relationships.

Questions:

Girls:

vs 1-2 - Peter doesn’t describe the perfect husband. He just got done talking about honoring bad leaders.

Peter says showing your husband respect and living out God’s commands is the same way Jesus changed the world.

Whether you’re a wife now, or you want to be, what are some concerns or challenges you have in showing respect to your husband?

vs 3-6 - There is so much pressure on girls and women to look beautiful. Peter isn’t saying don’t put effort into your looks, he’s saying - make your inward beauty your priority.

What are some ways your character and inward beauty can reflect Jesus?

What benefits are there in letting your life and example be the motivation for your husband/future husband to change rather than your words?

Guys:

Peter starts his words to us with “In the same way”, again pointing to the example of Jesus

vs 7 - Peter describes the relationship we have with our wife/future wife as one of honor. Our culture likes to dehumanize women, making them a prize or a trophy.

What are some examples of this in our culture? How should we treat women differently, with honor?

Peter tells men to treat your wife with understanding. Not to bulldog our way with them.

Again, what are some examples of this? Has this been modeled for you? How can we be intentional to change this in our lives?

Peter describes wives as “equal partners in life”. You have the responsibility to lead, but not to dominate.

How can we lead in ways that make it easy for our wife/future wife to follow?

Finally, Peter tells us that being a jerk will hinder our prayers.

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In this episode we are covering 1 Peter 2:13-25. In these verses Peter describes to us how we should treat people in authority and why. This is both a challenging conversation and an empowering one as well, as we look into the impact we can make on others through our honor of the Lord.

Link to Bible Project video: The Royal Priesthood, episode 6
https://bibleproject.com/explore/vide...

Link to Bible Project series on The Royal Priesthood
https://bibleproject.com/explore/cate...

Questions for verses 13-17
vs 13-14 - “For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human authority”

Submitting to people who treat us bad, is hard. Sometimes, however, we just don’t want to do what we’re told. Peter says - do it to honor the Lord.

How do you handle authority figures, good or bad?

vs 15 - God’s desire is that we live with such honor that the things people say about us fall flat because there is no truth in them.

When we hear that someone is talking about us, our minds race, thinking about the things we’ve said and done that could come out. Peter says - find freedom, live above that, live with honor.

vs 16 - You’re free and yet you’re a slave? God’s love set us free from our sin; but if our love for Him is sincere, then our commitment will be to live in honor to Him

vs 17 - Respect, love, fear (used in the sense of honor & respect) These are things that build healthy relationships.

In a culture that wants these things from others, but doesn’t value these virtues for themselves, Peter calls us to set the example.

What challenges do these verses present to you?

Questions for verses 18-25
Vs 18-19 - The word “slaves” in their culture would include “boss” in ours.

How do you handle a bad boss, a bad professor, or coach?
God is pleased when we endure unjust treatment.
What are some situations that could apply to you?

vs 20 - It’s easy to justify our own mistakes. To want others to treat us according to our intentions, instead of our actions. There’s no room to be upset with the results of our actions.

What are some examples: late homework, forgot to call, lied about something, didn’t show up for work or class, ect…
How do you handle those situations? Do you own it?

vs 21-25 - God is not asking us to do something He wouldn’t, didn’t do. Jesus is our example for all of this.

Most of us are just trying to not get caught for what we’re doing wrong.

Are you willing to do good even if you have to suffer for it?

What does Jesus’ example inspire you to do?

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In this episode we are covering 1 Peter 1:22 - 2:12. Peter calls us "a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation. He tells us our purpose is "to proclaim God's virtues, who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light! Join us as we discover what it means to partner with God in His mission to shine the light of His truth in a dark world.

Link to Bible Project video: The Royal Priesthood, episode 6
https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/royal-priesthood/

Link to Bible Project series on The Royal Priesthood
https://bibleproject.com/explore/category/the-royal-priest-series/

Questions part 1:

vs 22 - have you ever been the recipient of fake love? Peter tells us as followers of Jesus that we should be real. Love people the way we want to be loved!

Can you think of someone who made a huge impact on you because their love was real? What can we learn from their example?

vs 23-25 - Peter compares our temporary life on this earth, to our new life with God, that is eternal.

How do you value things in your life that are temporary vs things that can’t be replaced?

Peter tells us that it was through “the living and enduring Word of God” that we were given this new life.

What value should we place on God’s Word?

Questions part 2:

Chapter 2 vs 1 - Peter tells us to get rid of all the wrong ways that we have lived and treated people. Be done with them!

What are some new ways to act and treat people?

vs 2 & 3 - Peter tells us to crave more of God’s word because we’ve only tasted His kindness!

We all know what it’s like to taste something good when we are really hungry. It makes us want more! God wants to reveal more to us, He wants us to taste more of His goodness. Are you willing to spend time in His word to “grow into the full experience of your salvation”? (vs 2)

Questions part 3:

vs 4-5 - Peter paints a word picture of the temple, the place where God’s presence dwells. But we are the stones that make the temple and inhabit God’s presence. He also calls us priests, representatives of God to the world.

This is a great time to watch the Bible Project video…

What new ways of thinking about your purpose does this open up to you? How could God use you to share His goodness and presence with the world?

vs 6-8 - Peter explains the role of Jesus as the cornerstone and foundation of our faith. He also explains how the Jewish leaders rejected Jesus and became offended.

People in our day reject Jesus and are offended as well. Jesus is full of grace and love, but He is also full of truth. Not everyone wants the truth.

vs 9-10 - God has called us out of darkness into light, and He shows us mercy.

When the light comes on, we see things we didn’t see. What are some things you used to think were ok, but now you realize how destructive and bad they are? What things from your past do you see now that cause you to realize God’s mercy in your life?

vs 11-12 - Peter warns us to stay away from the things that can draw us back to our old life.

What are some things we can do to avoid temptation? Can you ask someone to help you with that?

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In this episode of our study of 1 Peter, Peter rocks our perspective, challenges our response, and reminds of the cost that was paid for us to have a personal relationship with our Creator. Join us for this challenging look into the Good News that ransomed us from an empty life.

Link to Bible Project overview of 1 Peter: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/1-peter/

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Join us as we begin our study of the book of 1 Peter. As a disciple of Jesus and leader of the early church, we believe Peter has a lot of wisdom and insight to offer us as we strive to be disciples of Jesus in our current world.

Link to Joe Rogan podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRUzQCYDz5w

Link to Bible Project overview of 1 Peter: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/1-peter/

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Join us as we begin our study of the book of 1 Peter. As a disciple of Jesus and leader of the early church, we believe Peter has a lot of wisdom and insight to offer us as we strive to be disciples of Jesus in our current world.

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In this last episode of our Six Core Practices of a Disciple, we discuss the action values of love and witness. What does the love Jesus displayed and calls us to look like? How do we effectively share our faith with our family, friends, and the world around us? Join us in this discussion as we look into scripture to discover our calling and purpose as disciples.

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In this second podcast of our Core Practices of a Disciple, we cover two very important and life changes topics: worship and yielding. As we learn to worship God, not just in song but in every area of our life, it grows our relationship with Him, and our ability to trust Him completely. This leads to a life of yielding our will to His, following in His footsteps as a devoted disciple. Join us as we discuss what it looks like to worship and yield.

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