Hope Community Church
A casual, topical bible study to help "fill up your tank" in the middle of the week. Come as you are and dig deeper into the Word!
• Hope's Coffee Café - coffee/tea bar in the foyer from 6:30-6:55 PM
• Child Care (ages 6wks-5yrs) & Kids "Mid-Week Mania" (grades K-5th) provided
Perseverance [Part 16]
“Peace”
(1 Peter 5:10-14)
In this study we'll explore peace, which is a promise associated with perseverance.
I Peter 5:10-14 NKJV
1. Everyone longs for peace WITHOUT the storms.
1. Everyone longs for peace WITHOUT the storms.
2. For now, God offers peace IN the storms.
• Peace was proclaimed at the incarnation of Jesus.
Luke 2:8-14 NKJV
1. Everyone longs for peace WITHOUT the storms.
2. For now, God offers peace IN the storms.
• Peace was proclaimed at the incarnation of Jesus.
• Peace was purchased at the crucifixion of Jesus.
Romans 5:1-2 NKJV
1. Everyone longs for peace WITHOUT the storms.
2. For now, God offers peace IN the storms.
• Peace was proclaimed at the incarnation of Jesus.
• Peace was purchased at the crucifixion of Jesus.
• Peace was promised at the ascension of Jesus.
John 14:23-27 NKJV
What benefits come from the storms of life?
I Peter 5:10 NKJV
What benefits come from the storms of life?
A. We trust our footing.
» "settle" = to lay a foundation
Luke 6:48 NKJV
Ephesians 3:11 NKJV
What benefits come from the storms of life?
A. We trust our footing.
» "settle" = to lay a foundation
B. We learn to be content.
» "perfect" = to complete thoroughly
C. We stay in our lane.
» "establish" = to set fast
D. We don't lose heart.
» "strengthen" = produce endurance
1. Everyone longs for peace WITHOUT the storms.
2. For now, God offers peace IN the storms.
3. One day, God will provide peace FROM the storms.
I Peter 5:14 NKJV
Revelation 21:1-4 NKJV
Application:
» In what area of life is persevering the most difficult for you right now?
» Which of the 4 storm benefits will you experience because of this difficulty?