2. 1 Peter Author: Apostle Peter Origin: Rome Date: Early 60s Purpose: To encourage Christians who were disillusioned about their faith Theme: Suffering Precedes Glory Author: Apostle Peter Origin: Rome Date: Early 60s Purpose: To encourage Christians who were disillusioned about their faith Theme: Suffering Precedes Glory

3. We Don’t Suffer without Purpose

4. Suffering opens doors for the Gospel We Don’t Suffer without Purpose

5. 13 For who is going to harm you if you are devoted to what is good? 14 But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken. 15 But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess. 1 Peter 3:13-15 (NET Bible)

6. Applications: This week, share your hope with someone who has none. Applications: This week, share your hope with someone who has none. We Don’t Suffer without Purpose

7. Suffering opens doors for the Gospel We Don’t Suffer without Purpose

8. Suffering opens doors for the Gospel Suffering results from doing good Suffering opens doors for the Gospel Suffering results from doing good We Don’t Suffer without Purpose

9. 16 Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if God wills it, than for doing evil. 18 Because Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, to bring you to God, by being put to death in the flesh but by being made alive in the spirit. 1 Peter 3:16-18 (NET Bible)

10. “Good behavior is their best defense against unjust punishment and persecution.” -BKC “Good behavior is their best defense against unjust punishment and persecution.” -BKC We Don’t Suffer without Purpose

11. Applications: This week, share your hope with someone who has none. This week, let your suffering enhance your fellowship with Jesus who suffered unjustly. Applications: This week, share your hope with someone who has none. This week, let your suffering enhance your fellowship with Jesus who suffered unjustly. We Don’t Suffer without Purpose

12. Suffering opens doors for the Gospel Suffering results from doing good Suffering opens doors for the Gospel Suffering results from doing good We Don’t Suffer without Purpose

13. Suffering opens doors for the Gospel Suffering results from doing good Suffering is rewarded with glory Suffering opens doors for the Gospel Suffering results from doing good Suffering is rewarded with glory We Don’t Suffer without Purpose

14. 18 Because Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, to bring you to God, by being put to death in the flesh but by being made alive in the spirit. 19 In it he went and preached to the spirits in prison, 20 after they were disobedient long ago when God patiently waited in the days of Noah as an ark was being constructed. In the ark a few, that is eight souls, were delivered through water. 21 And this prefigured baptism, which now saves you – not the washing off of physical dirt but the pledge of a good conscience to God – through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who went into heaven and is at the right hand of God with angels and authorities and powers subject to him. 1 Peter 3:18-22 (NET Bible)

15. When did Jesus go? Where did Jesus go? Who are these spirits in prison? What did Jesus preach? When did Jesus go? Where did Jesus go? Who are these spirits in prison? What did Jesus preach? We Don’t Suffer without Purpose

16. Summary: After Jesus’ death and resurrection, He visited fallen angels (demons) who were imprisoned long ago due to their disobedience in the days of Noah. His visit was not to offer them salvation, but to proclaim His victory. We Don’t Suffer without Purpose

17. 18 Because Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, to bring you to God, by being put to death in the flesh but by being made alive in the spirit. 19 In it he went and preached to the spirits in prison, 20 after they were disobedient long ago when God patiently waited in the days of Noah as an ark was being constructed. In the ark a few, that is eight souls, were delivered through water. 21 And this prefigured baptism, which now saves you – not the washing off of physical dirt but the pledge of a good conscience to God – through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who went into heaven and is at the right hand of God with angels and authorities and powers subject to him. 1 Peter 3:18-22 (NET Bible)

18. “Even if a Christian were to suffer to the point of unjust martyrdom for the sake of Christ, such suffering is both purposeful and victorious because death is not the final word. Christians follow in Christ’s footsteps through death to victory.” –Karen Jobes We Don’t Suffer without Purpose

19. Applications: This week, share your hope with someone who has none. This week, let your suffering enhance your fellowship with Jesus who suffered unjustly. This week, cling to your future glory when you suffer unjustly. Applications: This week, share your hope with someone who has none. This week, let your suffering enhance your fellowship with Jesus who suffered unjustly. This week, cling to your future glory when you suffer unjustly. We Don’t Suffer without Purpose