1. Suffering in Hope
1 Peter 3:13-22

2. Suffering in Hope Be Prepared for Suffering (13-17).
A. Do Not Be Controlled by Fear (13-15a).

3. Suffering in Hope
“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Matthew 5:10-12

4. Suffering in Hope Be Prepared for Suffering (13-17).
A. Do Not Be Controlled by Fear (13-15a).
B. Prepare a Defense (15b).
C. Maintain a Good Conscience (16-17).

5. Suffering in Hope Be Prepared for Suffering (13-17).
Rejoice in Christ’s Victory (18-22).
A. He Defeated Death and Sin (18).
B. He Proclaimed Victory Over Evil (19-20).

6. Suffering in Hope Possible Interpretations:
1. Jesus preached through Noah.
Jesus went to hell and preached.
Jesus proclaimed victory after His resurrection.

7. Suffering in Hope
And angels who did not keep their own domain, but abandoned their proper abode, He has kept in eternal bonds under darkness for the judgment of the great day. Jude 6

8. Suffering in Hope Be Prepared for Suffering (13-17).
Rejoice in Christ’s Victory (18-22).
A. He Defeated Death and Sin (18).
B. He Proclaimed Victory Over Evil (19-20).
C. His Victory Ensures Salvation (21-22).