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Explore how 1 Peter 2:18-25 guides Christians in showing honorable conduct at work, submitting to authority, enduring suffering, and following the example of Christ. Learn about Christ's sinless life, suffering, and sacrifice for our sins, emphasizing the strength found in trusting God. Reflect on repentance, conversion, and obedience to the truth as key aspects of Christian faithfulness in all circumstances.
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THE CHRISTIAN AND WORK 1 PETER 2:18-25
The Christian and Work • A big part of life to show honorable conduct • Submit yourselves to all authority • Slaves are to be submissive to their masters • Even if the masters are harsh v.18 • You suffer wrongfully v.19 do good & suffer v.20 • Endure grief for conscience’s sake • Patient endurance is commendable to God v.20 • How we react to suffering is key Prov. 19:11 • 3:17; 4:12-19 opportunity to glorify God
The Example of Christ • 4:16 Christian = follower of Christ2:21 • Did good Acts 10:38 sinless Hebrews 4:15 • Who did no sin, neither was guile found in His mouth v.22(Isaiah 53:9b) • Was reviled - did not revile in return Is. 53:7 • Suffered - did not threaten • Committed Himself to Him who judges righteously trust in God’s justice Rom. 12:19 • Strength to endure is in knowing God Colossians 3:10-11
The Example of Christ • Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree (on the cross) Is. 53:6 • 2 Cor. 5:21 cureresembledproblemJohn 3:14 • Cry of forsakennessHe experienced Matt. 27:46 • Darkness on earth for three hours v.45 • Became acursefor us Gal. 3:10-14 • CupHe prayed not to drink Hb 5:7; Mk 14:35-36 • He was rich, becamepoor, so we could be rich • spiritually
The Example of Christ • For you were like sheep going astray Is. 53:6 • We were lost! • But now have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls • John 10, Luke 15 • Acts 3:19 = Acts 2:38 • Repent&be converted =repent&be baptized • Obeyed the truth1 Pet. 1:22 • Obey now