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Verses to Memorize: 1 Peter 3:8-9
Summary:
Peter highlights the unique opportunity that husband and wife have to love and honor one another in this part of the letter. Yet regardless of one’s relational status, the call to unity, compassion, and peace ties this series of exhortations together with Peter's overall message to live faithfully in the way of Jesus.
Questions To Ponder:
From verses 3-6, what “adornment” is valued by God (see 1 Samuel 16:7; Proverbs 31:30; 1 Timothy 2:9-10)? Why does Peter draw upon the Old Testament character Sarah as an example for wives (see her story in Genesis 12-23; Hebrews 11:11)?
In verses 3:8-12, how does Peter summarize his instructions on submission that began in 2:11?
What could you do this week to imitate Jesus’ posture of humility? What are some ways you can live with greater harmony and sympathy for others in your community this week?
What are ways we overvalue external appearances over inner character qualities? How can this tendency impact the way you consider yourself or others?
About this Plan
What does it mean to be "set apart" as a Christian? What do we do when we suffer because of it? This 11-day plan explores how believers can maintain their identity as God's chosen people while living as "strangers" in a hostile world.
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