Immanuel Church

Exploring 1 Peter 3, Alyn Goossen discusses marriage as a gospel covenant, highlighting biblical submission, inner beauty, and godliness in distinct yet equal roles. Recorded on September 15, 2024 at Immanuel Church.

Pastor Russ Miller delivered a powerful sermon at Immanuel Church, focusing on the profound messages in 1 Peter 2:18-25. As we gathered to explore the theme of suffering and its role in our spiritual journey, Pastor Russ reminded us of the transformative power of enduring hardships with faith and grace. Below, you'll find a bullet point list of key takeaways from this impactful message: Christ-lik...

Read 1 Peter 2:13-17 1. What authority have you been under (or are you currently under) that has been difficult for you to trust and follow? Why (please be respectful)? Also read Romans 13:1-7 and Mark 12: 13-17 2. Using the passage from Peter, Romans, and from Mark, what are some principles you can derive related to being citizens of a holy nation while also being good citizens in an unholy natio...

1. Why does Peter refer to believers as sojourners and exiles? 2. What does he mean by the ‘passions of the flesh’? Give some examples? Why should we abstain from them? 3. When have you felt that you were at war with passions? 4. Why is it so hard to abstain from these sinful passions? 5. Why is it crucial that Christians lead a holy, or set apart life, in the midst of a fallen world? 6. Practical...

Read 1 Peter 2:9-10 1. Who are you? Where do you most look to find your identity? I am... 2. 1 Peter 2:9 lists four truths about the identity of Christ-followers: we are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people belonging to God. How does each of these descriptions shape the way you view God? The way you view yourself? Examine your life. 3. Do you believe that you are chosen...

Read 1 Peter 2:4-10 1. Read verses 4-5. What does “As you come to him” imply? 2. What does Jesus’ name “living Stone” tell us about him? How is Jesus a living stone? What is His role in the “spiritual house” that God is building? 3. Why do you think Peter describes Jesus as “rejected by humans but chosen by God”? 4. In what sense are those who come to Jesus “living stones,” and how does God use th...

Read 1 Peter 2:1-3 1. What is the pure spiritual milk that’s referred to in 2:2? 2. What is the connection between being born again (1:23) and longing for pure spiritual milk? 3. What does it mean to ‘grow up into salvation’? 4. According to the Bible, what are some of the marks of spiritual maturity? 5. The main idea of this passage is the command to ‘long for pure spiritual milk’. How strong is...

Read 1 Peter 1:22-25 1. What are the defining marks of biblical love? (there are 4 listed in v22; also see Romans 12:9-21) 2. According to this passage, why is it possible for our lives to be marked by such a radical love? 3. How are our souls purified? 4. What does it mean to be born again? 5. If genuine, brotherly, self-sacrificing, earnest love is to be the defining mark of believers, how would...

1. How is God your Father? How is he your Judge? Which one is easier for you to live in the reality of? What are the consequences of focusing on one more than the other? How does keeping these in balance, draw us to reverent worship rather than give us permission to live carelessly? 2. In what ways does God as an impartial judge hold His children accountable? 3. What do we mean when we say that th...

Read 1 Peter 1:13-16 1. How do the cares, trials, and difficulties of this life distract you in your relationship with God and from living out your faith? 2. Where do you fix your hope when life is challenging? Where do you turn for relief? 3. How could you focus more on the return of Christ? What passages will your turn to? What truths will you celebrate? (Be specific) 4. What does your holiness...

1. What do you rejoice about regularly in your life? 2. How specifically are we more privileged than the prophets? Why is that such a surprising thing for Peter to point out? How should this truth affect our attitude in the middle of trials? 3. Just as the prophets were “inquiring,” meaning that they were exerting considerable effort and care in learning something, what do you exert considerable e...