1 Peter 2:18-25
New International Version (NIV)
22 “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.”
23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. 24 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” 25 For “you were like sheep going astray,”[b]but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
“Slaves of God, Slaves of Everyone”
1 Peter 2:18–25
Because we belong to God through the atonement of Christ, we no longer serve ourselves; instead, we humbly serve God and one another, even when we are mistreated.
1. As God’s chosen exiles, it is our calling to respond humbly and righteously in the face of unjust suffering (vv. 18–21).
Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God. 20 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. 21 To this you were called…
2. Christ, our Savior, has set the example for us in humble, righteous suffering (vv. 21–23).
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 22 "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth." 23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.
3. Christ, our Savior, died for us to set us free from our slavery to sin and selfishness so that we might live in righteousness and service to God and others (vv. 24–25).
"He himself bore our sins" in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; "by his wounds you have been healed." 25 For "you were like sheep going astray," but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God's slaves. (1 Pet 2:16) Because we belong to God through the atonement of Christ, we no longer serve ourselves; instead, we humbly serve God and one another, even when we are mistreated.
1. As God’s chosen exiles, it is our calling to respond humbly and righteously in the face of unjust suffering (vv. 18–21).
Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God. 20 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. 21 To this you were called…
2. Christ, our Savior, has set the example for us in humble, righteous suffering (vv. 21–23).
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 22 "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth." 23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.
3. Christ, our Savior, died for us to set us free from our slavery to sin and selfishness so that we might live in righteousness and service to God and others (vv. 24–25).
"He himself bore our sins" in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; "by his wounds you have been healed." 25 For "you were like sheep going astray," but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
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Cameron Jungels Eastside Baptist Church January 6, 2012 Sunday AM Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.
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