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Real FaithReal FaithOur Theme for 2012:Our Theme for 2012:

A Study of James, 1-2 PeterA Study of James, 1-2 Peter

Key Ideas in 1 Peter Key Ideas in 1 Peter so far: so far:

Suffering and FaithSuffering and Faith


Aliens and StrangersAliens and Strangers


God’s Special PeopleGod’s Special People

[19] For this finds favor, if for the [19] For this finds favor, if for the sake of conscience toward God a sake of conscience toward God a

person bears up under sorrows person bears up under sorrows when suffering unjustly. when suffering unjustly.

1 Peter 2:19-201 Peter 2:19-20

[20] For what credit is there if, [20] For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, when you sin and are harshly treated,

you endure it with patience? you endure it with patience? But if when you do what is right But if when you do what is right

and suffer for it you patiently and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds favor with God.endure it, this finds favor with God.

1 Peter 2:19-201 Peter 2:19-20

[21] For you have been called for [21] For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also this purpose, since Christ also

suffered for you, leaving you an suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, example for you to follow in His steps, [22] WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, [22] WHO COMMITTED NO SIN,

NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; IN HIS MOUTH;

1 Peter 2:21-231 Peter 2:21-23

[23] and while being reviled, [23] and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while He did not revile in return; while

suffering, He uttered no threats, suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to but kept entrusting Himself to

Him who judges righteously; Him who judges righteously;

1 Peter 2:21-231 Peter 2:21-23

(1) When Jesus was mistreated, (1) When Jesus was mistreated, He did not He did not retaliateretaliate..

[23] and while being reviled, [23] and while being reviled, He He did not revile in returndid not revile in return; while ; while

suffering, He suffering, He uttered no threatsuttered no threats, , but kept entrusting Himself to but kept entrusting Himself to

Him who judges righteously; Him who judges righteously;

1 Peter 2:21-231 Peter 2:21-23

[38] “You have heard that it was said, [38] “You have heard that it was said, ‘AN EYE FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH ‘AN EYE FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH

FOR A TOOTH.’ [39] “But I say to you, FOR A TOOTH.’ [39] “But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right whoever slaps you on your right

cheek, turn the other to him also.cheek, turn the other to him also.

Matthew 5:38-39Matthew 5:38-39

(2) When Jesus was mistreated, (2) When Jesus was mistreated, He simply He simply livedlived rightright..

[21] For you have been called for [21] For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also this purpose, since Christ also

suffered for you, leaving you an suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, example for you to follow in His steps, [22] [22] WHO COMMITTED NO SINWHO COMMITTED NO SIN, ,

NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; IN HIS MOUTH;

1 Peter 2:21-231 Peter 2:21-23

[12] Keep your behavior excellent [12] Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which thing in which they slander you as they slander you as

evildoersevildoers, , they may because of your they may because of your good deedsgood deeds, as they observe them, , as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation.glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 Peter 2:121 Peter 2:12

[15] For such is the will of God that [15] For such is the will of God that by by doing rightdoing right you may you may silencesilence the the

ignorance of foolish men. ignorance of foolish men.


[16] and keep a good conscience [16] and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your slandered, those who revile your good behaviorgood behavior in Christ will in Christ will

be put to shame. be put to shame.


Joseph (Gen. 37-50)Joseph (Gen. 37-50)

Examples of this happening:Examples of this happening:

Joshua 22Joshua 22

Examples of this happening:Examples of this happening:

(3) When Jesus was mistreated, (3) When Jesus was mistreated, He He entrustedentrusted the situation to God. the situation to God.

[23] and while being reviled, [23] and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while He did not revile in return; while

suffering, He uttered no threats, suffering, He uttered no threats, but but kept entrusting Himself to Him kept entrusting Himself to Him

who judges righteously; who judges righteously;


[19] Therefore, those also who [19] Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God suffer according to the will of God

shall shall entrust their soulsentrust their souls to a faithful to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.Creator in doing what is right.


[6] Therefore humble yourselves [6] Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that under the mighty hand of God, that

He may exalt you at the proper timeHe may exalt you at the proper time, , [7] casting all your anxiety on Him, [7] casting all your anxiety on Him,

because He cares for you. because He cares for you.

1 Peter 5:6-71 Peter 5:6-7

We don’t We don’t actact because because we know God we know God willwill..

““But if when you do what is right But if when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently and suffer for it you patiently

endure it, this finds endure it, this finds favorfavor with with GodGod.” -1 Peter 2:20.” -1 Peter 2:20

[21] Corresponding to that, [21] Corresponding to that, baptism baptism now saves younow saves you—not the removal of —not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience—through God for a good conscience—through

the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the resurrection of Jesus Christ,


[6] Therefore [6] Therefore humblehumble yourselves yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that under the mighty hand of God, that

He may exalt you at the proper time, He may exalt you at the proper time, [7] [7] castingcasting all your anxiety on Him, all your anxiety on Him,

because He cares for you. because He cares for you.

1 Peter 5:6-71 Peter 5:6-7

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