1 Peter 3:8–12 – 28 February, 2020

MICHAEL ABRAHAM | 28 FEBRUARY 2020

OBSERVATION

What does it say?

    1. Read 1 Peter 3:8–12
    2. Who wrote the letter (see 1 Peter 1:1)?
      1. Who did they write to?
    3. What does he tell them to have? (v. 8)
    4. What contrast is listed in v. 9?
      1. What is the purpose of this contrast?
    5. What Old Testament passage is cited in vv. 10–12?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

    1. Summarize the passage in one sentence.
    2. What is the main point?
    3. How are unity of mind and sympathy connected?
    4. How is a tender heart and a humble mind connected?
    5. Read the Old Testament citation. Why does he cite from this passage?

APPLICATION

What will I do?

    1. How do you work for the unity of the church?
    2. How do you exercise brotherly love?
    3. Who is an example of exercising a humble mind?
    4. What are opportunities you have to "not repay evil for evil"?
    5. Sing There is a Fountain to God and to one another

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