These are the study notes for the Men's Bible Study at The Salvation Army in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2010. Join us if you can!
Opener:
What was one of the worst things you did as a child? Did you confess, or were you caught? How did others react to you?
Perspective on Change
Read 1 Peter 4:1-6.
How did your life change when you turned it over to Christ? How did those around you react? Was it similar to what he describes in verse 4?
What kind of abuse have you experienced for your faith?
Others
Read 1 Peter 4:7-11.
What keys for effective prayer does Peter suggest? Why is there urgency to these steps?
What habits help you in your prayer time?
What is the focus on our behavior in verses 8-10? Is this service to others easy or difficult? Why? (Compare with Hebrews 10:24-25)
How would serving suffering people give them strength? What does it do for us?
Application
What part of verses 8-11 is most difficult for you? What can we do today to serve suffering people better?
Homework:
Read 1 Peter 4:12-19.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
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