Sharing Your Hope
Week 8
René Schlaepfer
Part of Hope Rising
June 8, 2025

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But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. 1 Peter 3:15-16

4 Keys to Spreading Hope

  1. Right

    “… give the reason for the hope …”

  2. Personal

    “… that you have… ”

  3. Respectful

    “… but do this with gentleness and respect …”

  4. Loving

    “… your good behavior in Christ…”

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

The bottom line: Be a

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QUESTIONS

For personal reflection or group discussion

  1. Read 1 Peter 2:12. What are some specific good deeds you can do that might attract people to Jesus?

  2. What are some negative stereotypes about Christians today? What are some positive Christian behaviors that you, as an individual, and we as a church, could do to combat the negative stereotypes?

  3. Read 1 Peter 3:15-16. If someone asked you, “Why are you a Christian?” how would you answer? How can we share hope as a church?

  4. Read 1 Peter 4:10. How are you using your gifts to serve others?

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