Be Strangers to the World – A Study of 1 Peter 4

Be Strangers to the WorldI. Living with the End in Mind (1 Peter 4:1-7)    A. Arm Yourself with the Attitude of Christ    B. Cease from Sin, Not Suffering    C. The Time is Short – Live for God’s Will    D. Expect the World’s Surprise and Resistance    E. The End is Near – Stay Clear-Minded and PrayerfulII. Loving One Another Deeply (1 Peter 4:8-11)    A. Love Covers a Multitude of Sins    B. Offer Hospitality Without Grumbling    C. Use Your Gifts to Serve Others    D. Speak and Serve with God’s Strength    E. All Glory to God Through Jesus ChristIII. Rejoicing in Suffering (1 Peter 4:12-19)    A. Don’t Be Surprised by the Fire    B. Suffering for Christ is a Blessing    C. Let No One Suffer for Doing Evil    D. Suffer as a Christian – Without Shame    E. Trust Your Faithful Creator and Keep Doing GoodIV. Additional Scripture ReferencesMatthew 5:10-12, Matthew 24:13, Luke 6:22-23, John 15:18-20, Romans 5:3-5, Romans 12:11-13, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 2 Corinthians 1:5, Galatians 6:9-10, Philippians 1:29, Colossians 3:23-24, 2 Timothy 3:12, Hebrews 12:3-11, James 1:2-4, James 1:12, Revelation 2:10