Luke 22:31– “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” (ESV)
1 Peter 1:3– Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. (ESV)
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1) Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, what blessed you the most? How were you spiritually challenged and encouraged?
2) Read Ephesians 1:1-14 and 1 Peter 1:1-25. What are some similarities?
3) Do you think that you deserve salvation at all? How does your answer match with the concept that it is by the mercies of God (1 Peter 1:3) that one is saved?
4) What is an inheritance? What inheritance will Christians gain (Ephesians 1:11,14,18; Colossians 1:12; Hebrews 9:15; 11:8)? When?
5) What are the descriptions of this inheritance found in 1 Peter 1:4-5? How are they different from each other?
6) What part of verses 4 & 5 do you like most and why?
7) God gives us a hope that continues through bad times. Though Satan tempts us, the world lures us and our flesh battles us, God’s power is stronger. We might not feel like holding on, but we do and we must. How does verses 1 Peter 1:5-7 encourage you?
8) From these verses, what would you say the best way to protect and strengthen your faith? How will you make sure those things are practiced in your life? Be practical.
9) Pray for one another. List prayer requests here: