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2. 1 Peter 5 Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk

3. Who is Peter? • We need to remind ourselves who Peter is • walked on water (Matthew 14) • recognised Jesus as the Messiah (Mark 8) • present at the Transfiguration (Mark 9) • involved in “who is greatest discussion” (Mark 9) • denied Jesus (Mark 14) • restored by Jesus (John 21) • The Bible is a relational book • it is about people • in relationship with God • tells a story (factual not fictional) Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk

4. vv 1-4 Servant leadership • Look for leaders with these qualities • people who are willing, enthusiastic v2 • voluntarily, not greedy for money v2 • servant-hearted not lording it v3 (c.f. Matthew 23:10) • people who will be examples worth following v3 • in submission to the Lord Jesus v4 • Then follow them! Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk

5. vv 5-6 Humility • towards one another v5 • see Phil 2:2-4 • towards God v6a • Jesus is our supreme example of humility • see Phil 2:5-8 • did not grasp at equality (2:6); Trinity • poured himself out (2:7) • humbled himself (2:8) • died to self (2:8) • it is not done to be exalted v6b • doing this shows you are exalted (Christlikeness) Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk

6. vv 7 & 10 Tough Times • cast all your anxiety on Him v7a • we are yoked with him, he carries our burdens • because He cares for you v7b • we have no idea just how much God cares for us • Psalm 25:7 according to your lovingkindness remember me • faith is tested by fire (1 Peter 1:7 & 4:12) • see 1 Cor 3 • see an enemy has done this (Matt 13), and God turns it around, redemption • Yes, there are times when God tests us Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk

7. vv 8-9 Dealing with the enemy • sober spirit (NASB) / be self-controlled (NIV) • abstain from wine, morally alert • be on the alert (NASB) • the devil is devious and actively prowling!!! • but he has limits • resist him, standing firm in your faith • keep away from the edge • drinking blurs your judgement (c.f. 4:3 & 4:7) Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk

8. vv 5 & 13 Redemptive Mentoring • v5 “younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders” • elders more about age than church government • “likewise”, referring back to the shepherds working under the Chief Shepherd • be constantly open to the Holy Spirit… • …and to wise people • v13 “my son, Mark” • Mark abandoned Paul & Barnabas (Acts 15:38) • Barnabas (son of encouragement) still took him • here is the fruit • restored to Paul (col 4:10, 2 Tim 4:11) Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk

9. Acts 16:6-7 Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk

10. v 10 The Improved Product • The work of Jesus in you is to… • perfect you • prepare, fully train, render fit for purpose, equip • confirm you • set fast, make secure • strengthen you • to make stronger • establish you • to lay the foundation, something to build on Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk

11. Summary • Growing in our walk with God • recognise that the church is made of imperfect people • seek out good leaders • find a mentor • live in humility • draw on God in the tough times • stand firm against the enemy • know we have a redemptive God • and He will work in your life, • if you allow Him Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk

12. For further info: email: adrian@toddnet.co.uk website: www.toddnet.co.uk Tel. 020 8558 0367 / 07957 306558 PowerPoint files downloadable from; www.gatewaychurch.org.uk Go to Student page and click on QMCU link. Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk