List the commands mentioned in this passage. (1 Peter 4:7-11)
What does Peter say is at hand in V:7? (1 Peter 4:7)
List the specific actions Peter commands the readers in V:7 and why? (1 Peter 4:7)
How are we called to love one another? And why? What position should love have? (1 Peter 4:8)
How are we told to offer hospitality in V:9? (1 Peter 4:9)
What do we observe about gifts in V:10? What specific job description does the text give to those who have received gifts? (1 Peter 4:10)
According to V:11, what are the two main ways the reader is called to steward God’s gift? What is the ultimate purpose of using these gifts?
INTERPRETATION
What does it mean?
What does it mean for the end of all things to be at hand? (1 Peter 4:7) (Ref: Rom. 13:12; 1 Thess. 1:10; James 5:7, 8; Rev. 22:20).
How does knowing that the end of all things is at hand and being self controlled and sober minded influence our perspective about life and prayer? (1 Peter 4:7) (Ref: 1 John 3:2-3)
What does it mean to keep loving one another earnestly and do it above all? (1 Peter 4:8) ( Ref: 1 Cor. 13:4–7; Phil. 2:1–4)
What does it mean that love covers a multitude of sins (V:8)? Does this mean love ignores sin, or is it about forgiveness and restoration? (1 Peter 4:8) (Ref: Prov. 10:12, Romans 5:8)
Why might Peter see the need to encourage the exercise of hospitality without grumbling in V:9? (1 Peter 4:9) (Ref: Matt. 25:40)
What does it mean to be good stewards of God’s varied grace? (1 Peter 4:10)
Knowing that we are called to be good stewards of God’s grace, how does it change the way we serve one another with our God given gifts? (1 Peter 4:10-11)
What does this passage teach us about God? (1 Peter 4:7-11)
APPLICATION
What will I do?
How does failing to be self controlled & eternally minded reveal itself in our prayer life?
What are some practical steps we can take to have a deeper eternal perspective and be more watchful in our prayer life?
Are there people in your life to whom you could be more earnest in your love?
When we show hospitality, do we find ourselves grumbling & complaining internally? How does this passage challenge us to change our attitude?
How does this passage challenge or confirm our understanding about loving another, stewardship and serving with our spiritual gifts?
How can we encourage one another to be good stewards of God’s gift and to glorify God?
