1 Peter 3:18-22

18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, 19in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison, 20 because they formerly did not obey, when God’s patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water. 21 Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him.

1 Peter 4:12

Beloved do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you.

1) I need to know there is providential

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Hebrews 12:2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. NLT

2) I need to remember that my suffering awakens me to the very real

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1 Peter 1:11b … the Spirit of Christ…predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories.

1 Peter 2:21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.

1 Peter 4:1a Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking….

3) I need to remember the

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1 Timothy 3:16b He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory

Being Subject in 1 Peter

1 Peter 2:13 Be subject to every human institution
1 Peter 2:18 Servants be subject to your masters
1 Peter 3:1 Wives be subject to your husbands

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