1 Peter 3:13-17
13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil.
- Why is Peter dwelling on suffering?
- How does this epistle go against the flow of "good-time gospel"?
- How is this epistle good news?
- Who is there to harm you if you are trying to do good?
- Who or what do you fear that keeps you from doing right?
- Who or what intimidates you and troubles your Christian walk?
- Why is it important to clearly recognize Christ as your Lord in your heart?
- What does it mean to have a Lord and Master?
- Who is competing for lordship of your heart?
- How are you as a Christian supposed to act when challenged about your life?
- How ready are you to defend the hope that you have?
- How ready are you to be gentle and reverent in your defense?
- How does your behavior in Christ put those who intimidate you to shame?
- If it is God's will that you suffer, what should be the reasons?
- How have you suffered for Christ's sake in the past week?
- What "questionable" enjoyment have you given up for Christ's sake?
- When have you left your comfort zone to do right?
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