“A Living Hope” Week 7
March 9, 2023
Week Seven
“Living For Others”
1 Peter 4:1-11
Vs. 1-2 Prepared to suffer
Vs. 3-4 The alternative to Godliness (our past)
Vs. 5-6 Everyone is held responsible
Vs. 7 Serious prayer life
Vs. 8-9 Love and hospitality
Vs. 10-11 Using your gifts
Discussion Questions
- Why is it hard to mentally prepare to suffer?
- Who were you before you came to know Jesus, or who would you have become had you not come to know Jesus?
- Verse 6 seems to say that everyone has an informed choice. What questions does this bring to your mind?
- What does a vital prayer life look like to you?
- Where do you need to grow in your prayer life?
- Why do you think love and hospitality, without grumbling, is so important?
- What do you think your gifts might be and how are you trying to use them?
- What are you hoping to see God do in your life in the future?
Memory Verse: “But may the God of ____ _______, who called us to His eternal ______ by _________ ________, after you have ____________ a while, _________, __________, ______________, and _________ you. To Him be the __________ and the _____________ forever and ever. Amen.”
– 1 Peter 5:10-11 NKJV
Put this verse in your own words below and share what it means to you personally.