Introduction: There is a contrast between Jacob's distress and Joseph's peace in the difficulties they each face. Blinded by Sorrow. Loss of Joseph. Loss of Simeon. Blinded by Fears Fear…
VIII. THE QUESTION OF SHEPHERDING (1 Peter 5:1-7) A. Rules for Shepherds (5:1-4) B. Rules for Sheep (5:5-7) 1. Humility is required (5:5a) 2. Humility is reasonable (5:5b) 3. Humility is rewarded (5:6-7) a. The prospect…
VIII. THE QUESTION OF SHEPHERDING (1 Pet. 5:1-7) A. Rules for Shepherds (5:1-4) 1. Spiritual maturity of the shepherd. 2. Spiritual ministry of the shepherd. 3. Spiritual motivation of the shepherd. 4. Spiritual manner of the…
The Mercy of God. Mercy of His presence. Mercy of favor. The Influence of Character. Character brought opportunity. Opportunity brought responsibility. Responsibility brought privilege. Privilege brought more responsibility. The Stewardship…
VII. THE QUESTION OF SUFFERING (1 Peter 3:14-4:19) F. Suffering Exalted (4:12-14) 1. A guaranteed experience (4:12) 2. A gladdening experience ( 4:13) 3. A glorifying experience (4:14) G. Suffering examined (4:15-19) 1. Is there…
E. Suffering Exploited (4:7-11) 1. It should make us more prayerful (4:7) 2. It should make us more practical (4:8-10) a. What we must show b. What we must shoulder c. We must share 3. …
VII. THE QUESTION OF SUFFERING C. Suffering expected (4:1-2) 1. Facing it victoriously (4:1a-b) a. An example b. An exhortation 2. Fighting it victoriously (4:2) D. Suffering Explained (4:3-6) 1. Man's depravity (4:3) a. Our past life…
VII. THE QUESTION OF SUFFERING A. Suffering Experienced (3:14-17) B. Suffering Exemplified (3:18-22) 1. Christ's suffering: redemptive in its purpose. (3:18) 2. Christ's suffering: remarkable in its perspective (3:19-22) a. A truth (3:19-20) 1) The place…