SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 4 

KEY POINTS TO PONDER: 1) Following Jesus means giving up many ways of life which the world encourages us to live (vs 3). 2) We are to faithfully steward the gifts God gives us. 3) When we suffer, it should be out of a place of doing good things, not bad things. 

CHALLENGING TERMS: “For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household” (v. 17). This is not referring to a final judgment, but more of a discipline. 

QUESTIONS: To what extent are you caught off guard by suffering? In what capacity does your surprise of suffering add to the extent in which you suffer? 

PRAYER: Thank you for giving us new life in Jesus. Continue to fill us with joy and hope knowing that you are using our present challenges to make us more like you. 

Consider praying that God in His grace would give you insight so that you may steward the gifts He has given you.