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1 Peter 3: 13-22
Posted: richardk @ Wed Jun 24, 2009 12:28 pm
Suffering for Doing Good!
General idea: This passage begins Peter’s discourse on suffering (3:13-5:11). When something bad happens to someone who is bad, we should not be surprised. We should expect to suffer if we do evil and reproach to others. We may think because we are in Christ, we are not subject to the laws of society. However, we are...
General idea: This passage has two main themes that tie together. The first is the role of the husband whose call it is to love his wife intimately, and with precious care. This is not about being served or even serving each other; rather, it is about co-serving with God to each other and then for others! This is ...
General idea: This passage is a tough one to understand in our postmodern, women’s liberation culture. We typically see it as harsh oppression and subjugation; however, this is not the point of the passage. Rather, it is about honor, order, and being practical for God’s glory. The primary call here is to a Christ...
Jude 1:20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
It seems that now above any time in history Satan is unleashing a full attack on God’s children. Aren’t you glad God has not left us stranded and alone? He will never leave us or forsake us, and He’s given us some mighty weapons. One of thes...
General idea: Peter is calling upon servants to obey their masters. This not only applies to slaves but also to us today! We may not be slaves, but we are called to accept the authority of those who are in authority over us, even when they are harsh and cruel. This is hard for most Christians to understand ...
General idea: This passage is all about respect. How do you show respect? Do your words line up with your beliefs? Do your actions show that Christ is living within you?
This passage adheres to “household instruction codes,” rules of etiquette and behavior needed to run a household effectively with as few c...