Chapter Summary

Exhortations to mortification of sin and living unto God. Suffering with Christ.

Discussion Questions for 1 Peter, Chapter 4

1. 1 Peter 4:1-2 speaks about believers living for the will of God and no longer for human desires. How do we practically live out this call to surrender our will to God's purposes in our daily lives?
2. The chapter emphasizes the importance of love and hospitality among believers (1 Peter 4:8-9). How does practicing love and hospitality contribute to the unity and strength of the Christian community, and how can we cultivate these virtues in our relationships?
3. Reflecting on 1 Peter 4:10-11, which speaks of using our gifts to serve others as faithful stewards of God's grace, how can we identify and develop our spiritual gifts for the benefit of the Church and the glory of God?
4. 1 Peter 4:12-13 encourages believers to rejoice in sharing in Christ's sufferings, knowing that they will also share in His glory. How does this perspective on suffering reshape our understanding of trials and difficulties, and how can we find joy in the midst of adversity?
5. The passage warns against suffering as a murderer, thief, or evildoer, but encourages believers to endure suffering as Christians, glorifying God in their testimony (1 Peter 4:15-16). How does our response to suffering reflect our identity as followers of Christ, and how can we maintain integrity and witness in the face of persecution?
6. Reflecting on 1 Peter 4:19, which speaks of entrusting our souls to a faithful Creator while doing good, how does this assurance of God's faithfulness sustain us in times of trial and uncertainty, and how does it shape our commitment to righteousness?
7. The chapter speaks of judgment beginning with the household of God and the righteous being saved only with difficulty (1 Peter 4:17-18). How does this warning prompt believers to examine their lives and prioritize spiritual readiness and obedience to God's will?
8. 1 Peter 4:7 encourages believers to be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of their prayers. How does practicing self-control and spiritual discipline enhance our prayer life and deepen our intimacy with God?
9. The chapter encourages believers to rejoice in sharing Christ's sufferings, knowing that they will also share in His glory (1 Peter 4:12-13). How does this perspective on suffering strengthen our faith and hope in God's promises, and how can we support and encourage one another in times of trial?
10. Reflecting on 1 Peter 4:11, which speaks of serving with the strength God provides, how does reliance on God's strength empower us to serve faithfully and effectively in His kingdom, and what role does humility play in our service to others?

Key Words/Phrase

Godly living, vv. 2, 7, 19.

Characters

God, Christ.

Strong Verse(s)

7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19.