Responding To The Message Of Hope

Series: 1st Peter: A Sojourner’s Guide To Hope In Christ
Title: “Responding To The Message Of Hope”
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 5:6-14
Opening Questions:
1) Do We Realize That Our Life On Earth Is Not The End?
2) How Can A Person Really Have Hope In A Hopeless World?
3) What Is A “Living Hope?”
4) How Does One Overcome Adversity And Still Portray A Positive Witness Of The Hope Found In Christ Before The World?
Key Sermon Truth: Peter Reminded These Believers That The Only Way To Overcome Adversity And Be A Good Witness Is Through The Guidance And Provision Of Christ!
3 Ways Believers Should Respond To The Truth Of God’s Word Regarding Persecution And Trials
1) Be Humble (v.5-7)
-4 Aspects Of Being Humble
A) Humble Yourself Before The Lord (v.6a)
B) Trust In The Work Of The Lord (v.6b)
C) Give Your Burdens To The Lord (v.7a)
D) Remember The Love Of The Lord (v.7b)
2) Be Watchful (v.8-9)
3) Be Hopeful (v.10-14)
Peter has given us this precious letter that encourages us to remember the Hope that we have in our Savior Jesus Christ no matter how difficult the situations in our lives may be. Down through history, the church has endured many fiery trials and attacks by Satan, but he has never been able to destroy it. The church today is facing and will continue to face fiery trials and we must be prepared. But whatever may come, Peter says to us as we close our study-BE HOPEFUL! Suffering is temporary, Eternity is forever!
Are You Humbling Yourself Before The Lord, Casting All Your Cares Upon Him Understanding That He Loves You?
Are You Watching For The Ways That Satan Is Trying To Take Your Eyes Off Of The Hope You Have In Christ In The Midst Of Difficult Trials?
Are You Looking Forward To Eternity Knowing That This Life Is Temporary?
Suffering, persecution, and trials will someday be over and we will be in the presence of God forever! We are sojourners headed for a heavenly country!
May God Help Us To Be Humble, Watchful & Hopeful In The Trials Of Our Lives!