1 Peter 5:1-7 | Sermon Resources | 23 February 2025
Summary
“Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love.” Robert Robinson’s well-known hymn “Come Thou Fount” summarizes well the Christian life. Although we have been rescued by the cross and filled with the Spirit, our hearts are still prone to wander. In the sermon this week Pastor Billy explores the provision God has made for our wandering hearts.
Discussion Questions
- In our passage Peter refers to the “flock of God,” which is a common way of referring to the church. Spend some time discussing this metaphor. What does it imply about us? What most encourages you about this metaphor? What do you find challenging?
- What are some key responsibilities Peter gives to elders?
- How does Peter’s vision of church leadership differ from what might be found in various “worldly” models of leadership today?
- Why do you think we are so prone to reject any kind of authority even within the church?
- In what areas of your life do you most need someone to shepherd you?
- Who in your life might God be calling you to shepherd in some way?
- What does it mean to “clothe yourselves” with humility? How is humility essential both for leaders and for followers?
- What is the connection between Peter’s call to “humble yourselves” and his call to “cast all your anxieties on him”? How are these two ideas connected?
- What anxieties or burdens are you carrying right now that you need to release to God?
- What do you find most challenging or encouraging from our time studying this passage?
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