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Discussion Guide

Holy: Surrender | A Journey Through 1 Peter | Part 3

Tyler Minton
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July 7, 2024

Main Idea

The central message of the sermon was about the transformative power of God's love and the call to holiness in our lives. We were encouraged to reflect on the ransom paid by Christ for our salvation, which was not with perishable things like gold or silver, but with His precious blood. This act of love demands a response from us: to live holy lives as God is holy, to surrender fully to Jesus, and to express sincere love to one another. The sermon highlighted that holiness results in an abundant life and 'ridiculous' love, as we are born again through the eternal word of God. Ultimately, we were reminded that every sin is a violation of love and that living in God's family means trusting in Him and placing our faith and hope in His promises.

Scripture References

1 Peter 1:8-12, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Peter 1:17, 1 John 4:18, 1 Peter 1:18-20, 1 Peter 1:21-25, 1 John 4:7-12

1. How does the concept of holiness challenge the way we live our daily lives?

Even though we have never seen Jesus, our trust in Him fills us with a joy so glorious it is beyond words.

2. In what ways can we prepare our minds for action and exercise self-control as instructed in 1 Peter 1:13-16?

Discussion Questions:

3. Discuss the difference between justification and sanctification and how they impact our spiritual journey.

4. How can we live in reverent fear of God while also embracing the perfect love that expels all fear?

5. What does it mean to love each other deeply from the heart, and how can we practice this in our community?

Living as God's obedient children means rejecting our old ways and embracing holiness in every aspect of our lives.

Summary

In the sermon, Pastor explored the themes of love, holiness, and obedience as outlined in 1 Peter 1 and 2 Timothy 1. We were reminded that our love for Jesus is rooted in faith, not sight, and that this love leads to inexpressible joy and the salvation of our souls. Emphasis was placed on preparing our minds for action, exercising self-control, and living as God's obedient children. The sermon delved into the concepts of justification and sanctification, urging us to surrender our lives to Jesus and to live by God's definition of good and beautiful. We were called to live in reverent fear of God, understanding that His perfect love expels fear and that we should live in loving obedience as a response to His mercy and grace.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Reflect on the areas of your life that you need to surrender to Jesus and commit to living by God's standards of holiness.

Show deep, sincere love to others as a reflection of the love God has shown us through Christ.

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