1. Submission & Collision 1 Peter

2. 1 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. Titus 3.1-2

4. “Two of the greatest indicators of spiritual maturity are how we respond to authority and how we respond to conflict.” Self comes to the Surface

5. Why important? Essence of the GospelEssence of the Gospel –Rebels Reconciled

6. 10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. Romans 5.10

7. Why important? Essence of the GospelEssence of the Gospel –Rebels Reconciled Essence of Jesus LifeEssence of Jesus Life –Abiding Advocate

8. 49 For I did not speak on My own initiative, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a commandment as to what to say and what to speak. John 12.49

9. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross Philippians 2.8

10. 33 And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. 34 And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. Luke 23.33-34

11. 18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5.18-19

12. 21 For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, 22 who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth; 23 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously. 1 Peter 2.21-23

13. How God uses A/C? To conform us into the image of ChristTo conform us into the image of Christ To display the image of Christ to othersTo display the image of Christ to others

14. 1 Peter A Snapshot into Persecution

15. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1.14-16

16. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” Set apart by the~ Blood of Christ—sets us apart judiciously Word of God—sets us apart practically 1 Peter 1.14-2.10

17. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1.14-16

18. 11 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. 12 Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation. 1 Peter 2.11-12

19. 11 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. 12 Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation. Let your good deeds show~ Peace through Submission to authority Hope through Suffering in conflict 1 Peter 2.11-4.19

20. Our Response Remember the Sovereignty of GodRemember the Sovereignty of God

21. 10 So Pilate said to Him, “You do not speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You, and I have authority to crucify You?” 11 Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me, unless it had been given you from above; John 19.10-11

22. 1 Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Romans 13.1

23. 5 And afterward David’s heart struck him, because he had cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. 6 He said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do this thing to my lord, the LORD’s anointed, to put out my hand against him, seeing he is the LORD’s anointed.” 1 Samuel 24.1-9

24. 7 So David persuaded his men with these words and did not permit them to attack Saul. And Saul rose up and left the cave and went on his way. 1 Samuel 24.1-9

25. Our Response Remember the Sovereignty of GodRemember the Sovereignty of God Remember the Graciousness of GodRemember the Graciousness of God

26. 15 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. 1 Timothy 1.15

27. 14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6.14-15

28. 14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12.14