1 PETER 4:1-6

1 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. 3 For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. 4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; 5 but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does.

QUESTIONS FOR COMMUNITY

• What are some of your common struggles with temptation?

• What are some of the lies you have believed around those struggles?

• What does God’s word say regarding those lies?

• What does it look like for you to arm yourself with the same way of thinking that Jesus had?

SUGGESTION FOR DISCUSSION: Consider discussing this week's topics in smaller groups. You can do this by creating groups of 3-4 adults or by splitting up the group by gender, male and female.