1 Peter 4:7-11 Cameron Jungles 3-6-2013

Sharing God’s Grace: 1 Peter 4:7-11 (Eastside, Wed PM, March 6, 2013)

Review

Ø Live as God’s exiles in a hostile world (2:11-4:11).

· Testify to the gospel in every sphere of life (2:11-3:12).

· Respond in a godly way to suffering (3:13-4:11).

• Share God’s grace with others (4:7-11).

1. Our earthly pilgrimage will soon be over, so devote yourselves to disciplined prayer.

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.

1. Give to others the grace that you have been given...

By earnestly loving them.

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

1. Give to others the grace that you have been given...

By showing hospitality.

1 Peter 4:9

Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.

1. Give to others the grace that you have been given...

By serving them with your abilities and resources.

1 Peter 4:10

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.

1 Peter 4:11a

If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides,

1. Share God’s grace with others in such a way that God gets all the glory.

1 Peter 4:11b

so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

Main Idea:

In light of the imminent end of our pilgrimage…

pray earnestly

share with others the grace that you have been given

so that God gets the glory.

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Cameron Jungels Eastside Baptist Church March 6, 2013 Wed PM Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.