1 PETER

Chapter 3

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STUDY:

  • Who should wives be submissive to?  What is the key word in the first verse?

  • How could a husband be won over to Jesus?

  • What does this text say about a women's "adorning"?

  • Why do you think a woman being gentle and quiet spirited is very precious to God?

  • What example is given of a wife submitting to her husband?

  • What does this text say to husbands?  Why do you they have to be understanding?

  • What does "unity of mind" and a "humble mind" mean?

  • If you wish to love life and see good days, what are the expectations of a believer?

  • In your own words, explain verses 13-17.

  • Jesus was put to death in the ________ but was made _______ in the spirit

  • What does this text say about and relate to baptism?

  • What does the last verse say about Jesus?

APPLICATION:

  • If you are a wife, are you subject to your husband? If you are a husband, do you live with your wife in an understanding way?  If so, give examples of how you have specifically done so in the last week.  If you are convicted that you might not be honoring God by obeying this text, take time right now and submit to His word.

  • How have you suffered for righteousness lately?  Or are you the one that chooses to do evil so that you don't undergo suffering?

  • When Christ died, our flesh was put to death with Him when we chose to follow and love Him.  Just as His spirit became alive, so the Holy Spirit was also made alive in us.  When our flesh was put to death, our earthly passions and desires should have been laid to rest with our flesh.  Is there any passions you are still holding on to that you need to put to death?  When the Spirit became alive in us, His voice and guidance becomes real to us.  Is there anything that the Spirit is asking you to do that you are putting off? 

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HIGHLIGHTED TEXT:

Do not let your adorning be external-the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear- but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.  {Verses 3-4}

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