Outreach Month: Session 3 (Fall 2022)
Session 3 – Small Group Study Guide Download: Word | Download: PDF Discussion Questions What does evangelism currently look like in your life? What are some of the obstacles that keep you from proclaiming the gospel to others? What are some specific truths from Scripture that motivate you or encourage you towards faithfulness in evangelism? […]
1 Peter Sermon Study: Session 2 (Fall 2022)
Session 2 – Small Group Study Guide Living Hope 1 Peter 1:3-5 Download: Word | Download: PDF Review of Sermon Notes Types of hope: General Hope – a general desire for something to happen 1 Corinthians 16:7 – I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits Dying Hope – wrongfully anticipating […]
Elect Exiles (1 Peter 1:1-2)
Key idea: Understanding our divine identity enables us to endure everything in life, including suffering 1. The Comfort of Our Divine Identity a. Exile b. Elect 2. The Cause of Our Divine Identity a. The Father: a caring relationship b. The Spirit: a consecrated relationship c. The Son: a covenant relationship 3. The Chorus of […]
1 Peter Sermon Study: Session 1 (Fall 2022)
Session 1 – Small Group Study Guide Elect Exiles 1 Peter 1:1-2 Download: Word | Download: PDF Review of Sermon Notes Key Idea: Understanding our divine identity enables us to endure everything in life, including suffering. The Comfort of Our Divine Identity (v. 1) a. Exile b. Elect The Cause of Our Divine Identity (v. […]
Standing Firm as Suffering Sojourners (1 Peter 5:12–14)
Key Idea: As believers, we must stand firm in the gospel of grace for everyday life. Four Characteristics of Standing Firm: I. A Fervent Exhortation (v. 12b) II. A Faithful Example (v. 12a) III. A Familial Expression (v. 13–14a) IV. A Favorable Expectation (v. 14b)
A Charge to Persevere (1 Peter 5:5-11)
Three Components to Perseverance I. The Posture of Perseverance (v. 5-7) II.The Practice of Perseverance (v. 8-9) III. The Power of Perseverance (v. 10-11)
We Are Family (1 Peter 5:1-4)
Goal #1: Know the Purpose & Responsibilities of the Elders Goal #2: Be Challenged in How You Live Your Life Goal #3: Know and Hear from the Elders
The Art of Handling Suffering (1 Peter 4:12–19)
Key Idea: As Christians, we must respond rightly to suffering so that we may honor and glorify Christ.
The Eleventh Hour (1 Peter 4:7-11)
Key Idea: The end times transform how Christians live.
Purposeful Living Under Worldly Pressure (1 Peter 4:1–6)
Key Idea: As followers of Jesus, we’re called to live distinct, godly, and obedient lives even if it means suffering.
