1 Peter - Follow In His Steps
Perth 2014 End of Year Studies
Classes
Class 1: To The Elect Aliens
The class introduces the themes of 1 Peter, focusing on the apostle's encouragement to believers facing persecution and suffering. It emphasizes the paradox of being chosen yet alienated in the world, and the importance of holding firm to faith despite trials.
Class 2: Exhort - The Fiery Trials
The class focuses on 1 Peter's teachings about enduring fiery trials and suffering, emphasizing the necessity of trials for faith and the importance of perseverance. It draws parallels to Christ's suffering and encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite persecution.
Class 3: A Chosen Generation
The class discusses 1 Peter, focusing on the concept of being a chosen generation and the importance of living a holy life despite suffering. It emphasizes the need to prepare one's mind and character through the influence of God's word and to maintain holiness in thoughts and conduct.
Class 4: Be Not Afraid
The class discusses the theme of fear in 1 Peter, emphasizing the need to fear God and conduct oneself with humility. It contrasts irrational fears with the rational fear of God and encourages casting anxieties onto God through prayer.
Class 5: He Cares For You
This exposition of 1 Peter encourages persecuted believers to live as honest, law-abiding strangers and pilgrims in a hostile world, submitting to authorities while maintaining their ultimate allegiance to God. It emphasizes enduring suffering with faith and finding comfort in God's eternal care.