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Coping with difficulties. The author’s purpose a message of encouragement. 1 Peter 4:12-19. observe. Its inevitable. It’s inevitable that when you wake in the morning the sun will be shining, unless its raining Inevitable that if a song has no music or words then it won’t be entertaining.
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The author’s purpose a message of encouragement
1 Peter 4:12-19 observe
Its inevitable . . . • It’s inevitable that when you wake in the morning the sun will be shining, unless its raining • Inevitable that if a song has no music or words then it won’t be entertaining
Its inevitable . . . • It’s inevitable that if you take everything that belongs to your brother, He’ll be complaining • Inevitable that if you bang very hard on your nose with a hammer there’ll be some pain • Steve Apirana
“Do not be surprised or shocked that you are going through testing that is like walking through a fire” (CEV)
Peter’s suggested responses Rejoice Don’t be ashamed Praise God Commit to God Do good
Peter’s suggested responses Rejoice Don’t be ashamed Praise God Commit to God Do good
Peter’s consequence for Christians You are blessed . . . for the Spirit rests on you . . . v14
Peter’s consequence for non-Christians Judgement . . . vvs 17,18
one God does not cause evil
two God can stop bad things…
three God does not always stop bad things…
four God can bring good out of bad …
five God does not delight in our misfortune
six God will help us through …
seven God does not, will not, stop loving us
Do this in remembrance of me . . . “He (Jesus) himself bore our sins . . . on the cross”