1 Peter 1:1-2 | Sermon Resources | 8 September 2024
Sermon Summary
Peter begins his letter writing to the “elect exiles.” These two words provide powerful insight not only into what the letter of 1 Peter is all about but also remind us of the sort of people we ought to be.
Discussion Questions
- INTRODUCTION: What was your biggest takeaway from the sermon this week?
- Why do you think Peter addresses his audience as “exiles”? How might knowing we live in exile actually be an encouragement?
- Peter refers to his audience as not only exiles but “elect” exiles. What does this mean? How does being chosen by God shape your identity as a believer?
- In the sermon Pastor Billy said that the idea of being “elect exiles” provides a dual vision for our lives: with one eye we see life in this world and with the other we see the promise of heaven to come. Why is it important to keep our eyes fixed on both of these things? What happens if we don’t? How are you doing withs
- Discuss the work of the Trinity in this passage. How do you understand the role of each Person of the Trinity in your salvation and daily walk of faith?
- How would you define “obedience to Jesus Christ?” What is the relationship between obedience and salvation?
- CONCLUSION: How does this passage shape “the sort of people we ought to be?”
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