1 Peter 1:6-9

1 Peter 1:6-9 (ESV) In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

  • Why can Christians rejoice even during trials?

  • Does this mean we are never sad, upset, or angry during trials?

  • Can you give an example of how God has used a trial to bring you closer to Him? To build your character?

  • What effect does knowing that Jesus was tested have on you?

1 Peter 1:3-5

1 Peter 1:3-5 (ESV) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

  • How does God’s past faithfulness help us to trust His future promises?

  • How can you be sure you’ll still be a Christian in 10 years?

  • Why do you think Peter only refers to Jesus’ resurrection and doesn’t mention all the other things that are part of the gospel, like his death, his obedience, etc.?

  • What’s something you love to do that you wish would last forever?

1 Peter 1:1-2

1 Peter 1:1-2 (ESV) Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

  • What does it mean to be an exile?

  • What might be hard about living in a different country?

  • What are some things that make us homesick for heaven?

  • What are ways that God wants us to be different from the world we live in?

  • What does it mean to be elect?

  • What is God's purpose for us, the reason we are not yet in our heavenly home?