Rejoice that You Participate in the Sufferings of Christ

1 Peter 4:7-19

Key Verse 1 Peter 4:13

But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

Read verses 7-9. What is near? (7a) What should we do in order to pray? (7b) Why should we love each other deeply above all? (8) How should we offer hospitality? (9)

Read verses 10-11. How should each one use his or her gift? (10) How should anyone speak and serve? (11a) What should be our ultimate goal in our speaking and serving? (11b)

Read verses 12-14. Should we be surprised at painful trials we are suffering? (12) What should be our attitude toward painful trials? (13a) What will happen to us when Jesus’ glory is revealed? (13b) Why are we blessed when we are insulted for Christ’s sake? (14)

Read verses 15-19. What suffering should be desirable for believers? (15,16a) What should we do when we suffer as a Christian? (16b) What will be the outcome of those who do not obey? (17,18) What then should those who suffer according to God’s will do? (19)