Rise Up & Stand Firm—A Study of 1 Peter (Part 4)Prøve

Rejoice, Commit, and Do Good Ready to rise up and stand firm? Pray: Holy Spirit, I need Your help. Please guide me, fill me, and teach me. Today’s Goal: Discover how to rise up and stand firm in the face of trials. Study Tip: When you read, do you notice a word, verse, or passage that needs more clarity? Make a note of it and consider doing a little research. Read and Write: * How many references to suffering does this passage have? * What is the main message of this passage? Write out a summary. Reflect: * Why should fiery trials not surprise us? * Under what circumstances does Peter use these words: rejoice, joy, blessed/glorify, and praise? * What reasons for rejoicing and praise does Peter give? * What do you think “the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you” means? (See John 14:16-19.) Apply: * Based on today’s lesson, how is your faith encouraged? * What action will you take?