2. 1 Peter Themes Suffering is normal for Christians because Christ suffered Suffering includes submitting our will to others Suffering reminds us that we don’t belong here Suffering reminds us of an eternal perspective Suffering precedes glory 1 Peter Themes Suffering is normal for Christians because Christ suffered Suffering includes submitting our will to others Suffering reminds us that we don’t belong here Suffering reminds us of an eternal perspective Suffering precedes glory 1 Peter

3. We Don’t Escape Change

4. God has changed our lives We Don’t Escape Change

5. 1 So, since Christ suffered in the flesh, you also arm yourselves with the same attitude, because the one who has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin, 2 in that he spends the rest of his time on earth concerned about the will of God and not human desires. 3 For the time that has passed was sufficient for you to do what the non-Christians desire. You lived then in debauchery, evil desires, drunkenness, carousing, drinking bouts, and wanton idolatries. 1 Peter 4:1-6 (NET Bible)

6. 4 So they are astonished when you do not rush with them into the same flood of wickedness, and they vilify you. 5 They will face a reckoning before Jesus Christ who stands ready to judge the living and the dead. 6 Now it was for this very purpose that the gospel was preached to those who are now dead, so that though they were judged in the flesh by human standards they may live spiritually by God’s standards. 1 Peter 4:1-6 (NET Bible)

7. “By their union with Christ, Christians must understand that their conversion is a death to sin. Thus they are ‘done with sin.’” –Frank Gaebelein “By their union with Christ, Christians must understand that their conversion is a death to sin. Thus they are ‘done with sin.’” –Frank Gaebelein We Don’t Escape Change

8. “Not only do the Gentiles wonder at the change in you, not only does it make them ashamed, but they also attack you for it, for the worship of God is an abomination to sinners.” –Oecumenius “Not only do the Gentiles wonder at the change in you, not only does it make them ashamed, but they also attack you for it, for the worship of God is an abomination to sinners.” –Oecumenius We Don’t Escape Change

9. “A changed life provokes hostility from those who reject the gospel.” -BKC “A changed life provokes hostility from those who reject the gospel.” -BKC We Don’t Escape Change

10. Applications: Application #1 This week, persist in good deeds despite persecution from others. Applications: Application #1 This week, persist in good deeds despite persecution from others. We Don’t Escape Change

11. God has changed our lives We Don’t Escape Change

12. God has changed our lives That He might use us to change others God has changed our lives That He might use us to change others We Don’t Escape Change

13. 7 For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer. 8 Above all keep your love for one another fervent, because love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without complaining. 10 Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God. 11 Whoever speaks, let it be with God’s words. Whoever serves, do so with the strength that God supplies, so that in everything God will be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:7-11 (NET Bible)

14. We Don’t Escape Change Warmth Welcome Kindness Generosity Unfriendliness

15. Public Gifts Evangelism Teaching Leadership Exhortation Public Gifts Evangelism Teaching Leadership Exhortation We Don’t Escape Change Private Gifts Mercy Service Giving Faith Administration Private Gifts Mercy Service Giving Faith Administration

16. Use your gifts for the benefit of others and the glory of God. We Don’t Escape Change

17. By knowing and using your gifts, “You will discover a significant part of your purpose for being on this planet and realize that God has made you competent to produce something that will last for eternity. You will have a sense of fulfillment and joy in the service of others as you become an available instrument through which the Holy Spirit can work.” –Ken Boa We Don’t Escape Change

19. Applications: Application #1 This week, persist in good deeds despite persecution from others. Application #2 This week, invite another family into your home. Applications: Application #1 This week, persist in good deeds despite persecution from others. Application #2 This week, invite another family into your home. We Don’t Escape Change

20. Applications: Application #1 This week, persist in good deeds despite persecution from others. Application #2 This week, invite another family into your home. Application #3 This week, surrender yourself to God to be used in others’ lives as He wishes. Applications: Application #1 This week, persist in good deeds despite persecution from others. Application #2 This week, invite another family into your home. Application #3 This week, surrender yourself to God to be used in others’ lives as He wishes. We Don’t Escape Change