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Next Level 5.23.21

Christian (ish) - Respond Differently

Discuss

If you could have one superpower, which one would you choose and why?

What are some things you fear? Are these the same things you feared when you were a child? What has changed about your fears as you have grown older?

Study

1 Peter 3:8-17
What five attitudes does Peter tell his readers to have active and alive in their lives? (3:8)
How important is it for the church to have unity of mind? Does this mean that we all have to think the exact same way about things? What are some ways that we can have unity of mind in the church?

In verse 9, Peter tells his readers to not do two things. What are those two things? How hard is it to not repay evil for evil? What did Jesus teach about this principle? (Luke 6:27-36)

What does Peter tell his readers to do, instead of returning evil actions and words to those who do evil and say evil things to them? Why is this difficult?

According to Peter, what role does Christ have in helping us to suffer for righteousness? How can verse 15 give us strength to suffer well?

What does Peter tell his readers about being ready to talk about the hope they have in the midst of suffering? How can this focus on hope help you be a witness for Christ? How can this focus on hope help you endure suffering for righteousness sake?

What’s Next

“It is possible to love someone and disagree with them at the same time.” Is this easy for you? Why do you think it is difficult for some?

What does it look like to have a heart for people? What are some ways that you can love someone that is difficult to love?

How can we be an instrument of peace in this world of chaos?

Prayer

God, help me to have your heart for people! Help me to love those around me, even when they are difficult to love.

“Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.”

–1 Peter 2:12 | NIV84

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