1. 4:7-11
the end

2. 4:7 The end of all things is near.
1 PETER 4:7-11
4:7 The end of all things is near. 
Heb 10:24-25 …consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
James 5:8 - You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.

3. 4:7 The end of all things is near.
1 PETER 4:7-11
4:7 The end of all things is near. 
Matt 24 …the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” 4 Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in my name…  11many false prophets will appear and deceive many people… 24 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive

4. 4:7 The end of all things is near.
1 PETER 4:7-11
4:7 The end of all things is near. 
Matt 24 …the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” 4 Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come in my name… 6You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.

5. 4:7 The end of all things is near.
1 PETER 4:7-11
4:7 The end of all things is near. 
Acts 1 6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”
7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses

6. 4:7 The end of all things is near.
1 PETER 4:7-11
4:7 The end of all things is near. 
Matt 24 …the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen…” 36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven…
42 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come…
44 So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him…
25:13 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.

7. 4:7 The end of all things is near.
1 PETER 4:7-11
4:7 The end of all things is near. 
2 Peter 3 4 They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised?... 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. 11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be?... 14 since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 

8. PRAY 1 PETER 4:7-11 4:7 The end of all things is near.
Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled  so that you may pray. 

9. 4:7 The end of all things is near.
1 PETER 4:7-11
4:7 The end of all things is near. 
PRAY LOVE
8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

10. 4:7 The end of all things is near.
1 PETER 4:7-11
4:7 The end of all things is near. 
PRAY LOVE
8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
John 13 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

11. PRAY LOVE 1 PETER 4:7-11 4:7 The end of all things is near.
8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 

12. 4:7 The end of all things is near.
1 PETER 4:7-11
4:7 The end of all things is near. 
PRAY LOVE SERVE
10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised  through Jesus Christ.

13. PRAY LOVE SERVE 1 PETER 4:7-11
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various … so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.