1. HEIRS TOGETHER OF THE GRACE OF LIFE 1 PETER 3:7

2. Heirs Together of the Grace of Life 1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered. Just one verse “Likewise” refers to the context of submission as hallmark of honorable conduct 2:11-12: citizen 2:13-17; slave 2:18-25; wife 3:1-6

3. Heirs Together of the Grace of Life 1 Peter 3:7 The husbands (old English “house-bound”) He is under bondage 1 Cor. 7:15 He is to seek to please his wife 1 Cor. 7:25-38 He wears a band as a sign that he is bound v.27 He’s joined to his wife by God Matt. 19:5-6 Let no man separate Greek is simply “man”; “husband” is contextual meaning “your man” He is yours

4. Heirs Together of the Grace of Life 1 Peter 3:7 Dwelling with according to knowledge “house together” Greek “put away” his woman simply by putting her out on the street Law of Moses protected women Deut 24:1-4 Not a license to divorce Malachi 2:14-17 Christians know better than that Know a person by spending time with him/her Not mind-reading 1 Cor. 2:11 but consideration

5. Heirs Together of the Grace of Life 1 Peter 3:7 As to the weaker vessel to the wife Weaker means weaker Vessel is generic container Knowledge of this verse is expressed in giving honor to the wife because the husband knows his wife needs it Fragile: Handle With Care Giving honor Giving means bestowing what is due Prov. 31:28-29 words for men

6. Heirs Together of the Grace of Life 1 Peter 3:7 Giving honor Love looks for the good to praise 1 Cor. 13:5-7 Honor is highest degree of esteem, precious 2:4 Citizens give honor to government Rom. 13:7 Slaves give honor to master 1 Tim. 6:1 Christians give honor to elders 1 Tim. 5:17 Husbands give honor to wives 1 Pet. 3:7 All are to give honor to God Rev. 5:13 God will give honor to us Rom. 2:6-11 repent v.4

7. As Heirs Together of the Grace of Life 1 Peter 3:7 Fellow heirs Rom. 8:17; Ef. 3:6; Hb. 11:9 What do we inherit? The grace of life Speak graciously Col. 4:6 Be gracious Prov. 11:26 God is gracious to us Ex. 33:19-34:7 Longsuffering, merciful and compassionate He is willing to forgive Ef. 4:32 He abounds in goodness and truth How husbands should treat their wives Ef. 5:22- 33 so prayers be not hindered (God is pleased)