Living Hope in a Suffering World: A Guided Reading of 1 Peterਨਮੂਨਾ

Verses to Memorize: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Summary:

Peter emphasizes again the inevitability of suffering for the believer in this life. While it is impossible to avoid suffering, it provides an opportunity in the present to share with Jesus in His own suffering and in the future to share with Jesus in His own glory.

Questions To Ponder:

1 Peter 4:12-19 presents one of the most powerful and concise presentations regarding suffering in the Christian life. As a result, answer the following questions which look at the passage as a whole …

What is God’s perspective on suffering (see also 1 Peter 2:20, 1 Peter 3:17, 1 Peter 4:12, 14, 16)?

What are often some of man’s natural responses to suffering?

How should a Christian respond appropriately in the midst of suffering?

When was the last time you were surprised by a trial in your life? How did you respond at the time? In light of this passage, how could you have responded more from God’s perspective?