1 Peter: Is All of This Worth It?Sample

Since the fall in Genesis 3 and sin’s entrance into the story of humanity, death was always looming. Death was coming for everyone. 

For the wages of sin is death… (Romans 6:23)

Enter Jesus, and everything changes! In this letter, Peter reminds the church that because of Jesus’s death and resurrection, they can be born again. While physical death will eventually find everyone, Christians have an eternal hope in Jesus. Whatever may come, we can face it because of Jesus. In these passages, Peter is painting a picture of how earthly things may fade, but the Lord endures forever.

As we face life’s challenges it’s more important than ever to look ahead at the promises that await us. 

ASK: 

-Why is it important for the church, and for you as well, to remember that God’s promises are forever?

-How might looking ahead change your perspective on your life in terms of what is hard, confusing, and painful about right now?

TAKE A NEXT STEP:

Use the ACTS prayer method to come before the Father in a time of prayer-

A (Adoration)- God you are the everlasting Father and you never fail me...

C (Confession)- I confess that this week I struggled to obey you...

T (Thanksgiving)- Thank you for loving me even though I fall short...

S (Supplication- Say what you need)- Please help me/show me how to....