Suffering & Injustice (1 Peter 2:18–25)

Sermon Series: Between Two Worlds   Speaker: Pastor Josh Sherrell   __________     In this passage, Peter shows us how we are to suffer as servants in this world. Not only is our suffering considered gracious in God’s eyes, but it is a testimony of our faith in him and his faithfulness to us. More than this, in our service and suffering, we are following the example of the one who suffered for us. As we follow his steps and find our healing in his suffering, we are a living witness to the world of the grace of God in Christ.   ______   Main Idea: Our suffering as servants in this world shows that we are true servants of Christ.   __________    I.As suffering servants, we testify to the grace of God in Christ. (2:18–20)        a. We gracefully endure unjust suffering as servants of Christ.        b. Our graceful endurance of unjust suffering is a testimony of the grace of God in Christ.   II.As suffering servants, we follow the example of Christ in the will of God. (2:21-25)        a. We willingly endure unjust suffering because this is God’s will for us.         b. We willingly endure unjust suffering because Christ suffered for us, leaving us an example.        c. Our willing endurance of unjust suffering follows the example of Christ.