1 Peter 2:18 -25 A Pilgrims Guide to Life on Earth - Part 3: Submitting in the Work Place - Mike Crump - Assisting Pastor

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Mike Crump - Assisting Pastor

Date Taught: October 6, 2013

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Life Lessons Referenced
Life Lesson

We must look past this world in order to impact this world.

Life Lesson (1 Peter 2:18)

No matter what position we have in life, our goal as Christians should be to use our position for the glory of God and the salvation of others.

Life Lesson (1 Peter 2:18)

We are never called to rebel against our authority, only to submit and trust God.

Life Lesson (1 Peter 2:19)

When we patiently endure harsh treatment, our faith is on clear display and we give an opportunity for repentance.

Life Lesson (1 Peter 2:23)

Suffering is part of Christian life. We are called to it. We rejoice in it. We'll one day be freed from it.

Life Lesson (1 Peter 2:25)

We should follow the steps of Jesus and be willing to suffer for the sake of others.

Verses Referenced and Teaching Notes
Luke 19:10 NKJV
“For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.”
Gal 3:28 NKJV
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
Ephesians 6:9 NKJV
And you, masters, do the same things to them, giving up threatening, knowing that your own Master also is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him.
Colossians 4:1 NKJV
Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
1 Corinthians 7:20-24 NKJV
“Let each one remain in the same calling in which he was called. 21 Were you called while a slave? Do not be concerned about it; but if you can be made free, rather use it. 22 For he who is called in the Lord while a slave is the Lord’s freedman. Likewise he who is called while free is Christ’s slave. 23 You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men. 24 Brethren, let each one remain with God in that state in which he was called.”
1 Tim 6:1-2 NKJV
1 “Let as many bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and His doctrine may not be blasphemed. 2 And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren, but rather serve them because those who are benefited are believers and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.”
Genesis 39:1-4 NKJV
1 Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. And Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him down there. 2 The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. 3 And his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord made all he did to prosper in his hand. 4 So Joseph found favor in his sight, and served him. Then he made him overseer of his house, and all that he had he put under his authority.
Genesis 50:20 NKJV
“But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.”
Romans 12:19-21 NLT
“Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge;  I will pay them back,” says the Lord.  Instead,  “If your enemies are hungry, feed them.  If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.” Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.”
2 Thess 3:10-12 NLT
10 Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: "Those unwilling to work will not get to eat." 11 Yet we hear that some of you are living idle lives, refusing to work and meddling in other people's business. 12 We command such people and urge them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work to earn their own living.
Matt 5:10-12 NLT
10 God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,  for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.  11 "God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. 12 Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.
Phil 2:7-8 NLT
7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave  and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, 8 he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal's death on a cross.
Mark 8:34 NKJV
"Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.”
Matt 27:12-14 NKJV
12 And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He answered nothing. 13 Then Pilate said to Him, "Do You not hear how many things they testify against You?" 14 But He answered him not one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.
2 Cor 5:21 NKJV
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
Rom 8:28 NLT
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Rom 8:29 NLT
For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.
2 Cor 4:8-10 NKJV
8 We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed --  10 always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.


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