Guiding Principle 1 - Live as a Servant in Every Realm of Your Life

Guiding Principle 2 - Reveal Christ in The Way You Endure Suffering

Guiding Principle 3 - The Kingdom is Marked by Humility and Unity, Not Authority

Discussion Questions:

Watch the past message, then choose questions to get your group thinking and create openness.

  1. What was something that stood out to you? Share what
    you learned and how it will impact your life.

  2. Read1 Peter 2:13-3:12. According to this passage, what attitudes and actions does Peter encourage believers to display toward governing authorities, employers, spouses, and fellow Christians?

  3. What specific qualities does Peter use to describe the kind of life that honours God?

  4. Why does Peter repeatedly connect our conduct with our identity as followers of Christ? What does this teach us about God's purpose for His people?

  5. Peter points to Jesus as the supreme example of enduring unjust suffering 1 Peter 2:21–25. What does this reveal about God's character and His plan of redemption?

  6. Look at 1 Peter 3:9. Peter calls believers to bless rather than repay evil with evil. What does this teach us about how God's kingdom differs from the values of the world?

  7. What similarities do you see between Philippians 2:1-11 and 1 Peter 2:13–3:12? How does Jesus' example redefine what true greatness and leadership looks like?

  8. The world uses power to gain influence. Jesus used humility to change the world. How does Peter challenge our instinct to defend ourselves, demand our rights, or seek revenge?

  9. Peter never says suffering is good, but he does say God can use it for His glory. How have you seen God use difficult circumstances to shape someone's character or strengthen their witness?

  10. Read 1 Peter 2:22–23. How does Jesus' suffering accomplish our salvation and become the pattern for the way we live? In what ways does the gospel give us the strength to respond differently when we are wronged?

  11. What is one practical way you can reflect the humility, grace, and love of Jesus in that relationship this week?

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