As a congregation, we are thoroughly enjoying our study of the book of First Peter. If you missed them, check out a few of the questions we went over in our studies of I Peter 1, I Peter 2, and I Peter 3.
Now, here are four questions--or, we could say, four things we want to know--about the fourth chapter of I Peter.
1) When Christians cease to "run" with the unrighteous, what will the sinners think? (Read verses 3-4)
2) What will cover a multitude of sins and how does it cover a multitude of sins? (I Peter 4:8)
3) Peter tells us "do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you." (I Peter 4:12 NIV). Should Christians be exempt from sufferings because we are God's children? Why or why not? (See also Romans 8:16-17.)
4) Discuss the benefits we as Christians receive when we suffer for our convictions.
Our key Bible verse, or our memory verse for this week is I Peter 4:16, which reads: "Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter."
