Discussion Questions for Families & Small Groups
From Sunday's teaching on 1 Peter 3:13 - 17: What Can the Righteous Do?
How does being 'zealous for good works' differ from simply being enthusiastic about doing good, and what would it look like to redirect all our energies toward God's will with militant intensity?
In what areas of your life are you most tempted to let fear or anxiety drive your decisions rather than trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness?
Peter suggests that suffering for righteousness' sake is actually a blessing and privilege. How can we shift our perspective to see suffering for Christ as an honor rather than something to avoid at all costs?
What does it mean practically to 'sanctify Christ as Lord in your heart' as the supreme object of your love and loyalty above family, career, and reputation?
How prepared are you to give a thoughtful, kind defense of your faith when someone asks why you live differently or have hope in the midst of suffering?
The sermon mentions that God's sovereign plan includes our suffering for doing good. How does knowing that suffering isn't an accident but part of God's gracious will provide comfort in difficult times?
What is the difference between suffering as discipline for sin versus suffering for righteousness' sake, and how can we discern which type of suffering we're experiencing?
How does maintaining a good conscience serve as a shield against slander and persecution, and what specific practices help you keep your conscience clear before God?
The sermon asks 'if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?' In what ways have you seen cultural foundations eroding, and how should the church respond?
What does it mean to work and serve from your identity in Christ rather than for your identity, and how does this understanding change your approach to living out your faith?
Small Group Leader Guides are available upon request.
How does being 'zealous for good works' differ from simply being enthusiastic about doing good, and what would it look like to redirect all our energies toward God's will with militant intensity?
In what areas of your life are you most tempted to let fear or anxiety drive your decisions rather than trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness?
Peter suggests that suffering for righteousness' sake is actually a blessing and privilege. How can we shift our perspective to see suffering for Christ as an honor rather than something to avoid at all costs?
What does it mean practically to 'sanctify Christ as Lord in your heart' as the supreme object of your love and loyalty above family, career, and reputation?
How prepared are you to give a thoughtful, kind defense of your faith when someone asks why you live differently or have hope in the midst of suffering?
The sermon mentions that God's sovereign plan includes our suffering for doing good. How does knowing that suffering isn't an accident but part of God's gracious will provide comfort in difficult times?
What is the difference between suffering as discipline for sin versus suffering for righteousness' sake, and how can we discern which type of suffering we're experiencing?
How does maintaining a good conscience serve as a shield against slander and persecution, and what specific practices help you keep your conscience clear before God?
The sermon asks 'if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?' In what ways have you seen cultural foundations eroding, and how should the church respond?
What does it mean to work and serve from your identity in Christ rather than for your identity, and how does this understanding change your approach to living out your faith?
Small Group Leader Guides are available upon request.