Homiletics Study – Acts & Letter of Apostles
Lesson 10 Passage: 1 Peter 3-5
Content (List of Topics or Events)
Christian Relationships Instructions (1 Peter 3)
a. Wife’s behavior in spousal relationship is of great
worth to God; no fear (1-6)
b. Husbands are to be considerate and respect of life
partner; no hinderance in prayers (7)
c. In all relationships be like-minded, love, be
compassionate and humble; a blessing (8-12)
d. Suffer for right, doing good; Christ our example (13-22)
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Christian Life Attitude Instructions (1 Peter 4)
a. Have the attitude of Christ and live according to the
Spirit (1-6)
b. Love and serve each other; be stewards of God’s grace (7-11)
d. We will be tested; don’t be surprised (12-14)
e. If we suffer as Christians; don’t be ashamed (15-16)
f. Judgment will come; obey the Gospel and commit to
Creator and do good (17-19)
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Christian Church Authority Instructions (1 Peter 5)
a. Elders are to care for the flock and watch over them (1-4)
b. Younger
Christians submit to elders (5)
c. Be humble cast our cares on God because he cares for us
(6-7)
d. Be alert and sober; God will supply making us strong,
firm and steadfast in faith (8-11)
e. God’s grace; stand fast in it. 12-13)
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Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)
Christian Relationships Instructions
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1 Peter
3
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Christian
Life Attitude Instructions
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1 Peter
4
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Christian
Church Authority Instructions
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1 Peter
5
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Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)
Peter instructs
on Christian relationships, attitudes and authority in church.
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Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)
CTATL that
our Christian life focus and attitudes are important to a faithful walk with God.
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Specific Application Questions
1
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Where
do you honor your spouse and reflect Christ in you? What changes need to be made to more
accurately reflect Christ?
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2
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How is
your attitude toward others? Is there
things you could do to be more gracious to others?
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3
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What
cares do you face that need to turn over to God?
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Principles to Remember
1
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Our
relationships should reflect our faith
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2
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Our
attitudes are tested in suffering
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3
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God
cares for us and will handle our anxieties.
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Characteristic
of God
Our Example
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Theme
Our faith is reflected in relationships, attitudes and our
respect for each other.
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God’s
Word - What’s happening?
God’s
Heart – What does God care about?
Today’s
World – How does this connect to what is happening in my world today?
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