1 Peter “Called”
***The word called is used many times in 1 Peter……..
Called – means
a. to call forth or call up – to call by name – to speak to us…we will know it is His voice. It’s a personal relationship
b. to invite
-the callings of the Lord are invitations to say yes or no to
c. it speaks of our entire Christian life being a calling
(1) WE ARE CALLED TO SUFFER – 1 Peter 2:19-25 (V21)
Suffer – means to experience pain
a. all born again believers will suffer in this life
-we are not exempt from suffering
-there are all different kinds of pain
*** Experiencing pain does not mean:
-we are out of God’s will
-we are in sin
-we have a lack of faith
-God does not love or care for us
***Experiencing pain grows our compassion for others who are in pain
v23 – When He suffered – these words speak of suffering more than once
-we will all have many moments of suffering
b. Becoming like Jesus results in some suffering
-example: means a pattern…to copy…imitate
follow – means to be on the same road
steps – means tracks
vs 24-25 –
v24 – Jesus suffered on the cross…this was a spiritual healing – redemption
stripes – is singular speaking of seeing one big bloody mess
astray – the condition of the unbeliever
returned – turned about or around
v25 – Shepherd – means to care for
– Bishop/Overseer – to be active/to watch over
c. We will suffer when we are wrong and when we are right
when we are wrong – v20a – we suffer when we do wrong. We are disciplined
when we are right – v20b – when we do right, we will suffer at times – Jesus is our example to follow here
d. Our reactions to suffering
***Let’s see how Jesus reacted when He was suffering and in great pain
1. He hit the pain head on and dealt with it
-He did not run from the pain……He handled it……
2. Jesus did not sin in His speech or actions – vs22-23
-when Jesus was insulted, He did not retaliate
Insulted – means harsh and bitter speech that wounds and stings
-NEVER RETALIATE
-when Jesus suffered He made no threats
-Jesus wanted nothing bad to happen to anyone who caused Him pain
3. Jesus handed everything over to the Father – v23b
-Jesus had no problems with God the Father
4. We receive the grace of God – 1 Peter 5:10
Grace – is the presence, goodness, peace, and strength of the Lord
a. The Grace of God saves us
-takes us to heaven – His eternal glory
-eternal glory also speaks of only the Lord receiving glory for saving us
b. The Grace of God can be a way of escape or the ability to walk through a situation
-the Lord can do things NOW or over time. God’s grace will see us through…….
(2.) WE ARE CALLED OUT OF DARKNESS AND PLACED INTO THE KINGDOM OF LIGHT – 1 Peter 2:9
a. Peter talks about who we are in Christ
b. Peter talks about coming out of the darkness and being placed in light – Col 1:12-13
-v12 – Give thanks
c. Why the Lord called us out of darkness???
proclaim…declare…Show Forth – means to make widely known…to tell…advertise
-this is evangelism
-2 Tim 4:5
-What are we to declare? excellencies…wonderful deeds…praises
***This refers to the attributes of God – kind, faithful, good, merciful…….
***WE NEED TO BE FISHING………
1. Fishing is one of the 1st things Jesus taught – Matthew 4:19
-If you are not fishing then you are not following…….
2. Fishing is going Out – Matthew 10