SUFFER FOR DOING GOOD

1 Peter 3:8-4:6

Key Verse 3:17

It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

Read verses 8-12. How should we live with one another? (8-9a) Why? (9b) What must one do if he would love life and see good days? (10b, 11) Why must one turn from evil and seek peace? (12)

Read verses 13-17. Why should we not be fearful of doing good? (13) What happens if we suffer for what is right? (14a) Instead of fearing what they fear what should we do? (14b, 15a) How should we do this? (15b, 16a) Why? (16b,17)

Read verses 18-22. How did Christ set an example for us to suffer for doing good? (18) What happened to Jesus who was put to death? (18b-19) What happened to the people of Noah’s days? (20) What does the water in Noah’s days refer to? (21a) How does baptism save you? (21b, 22)

Read verses 1-6. Why do we arm ourselves like Christ? (1) What is the result of arming ourselves with the same attitude of Christ? (2)  How have we spent time in the past? (3) How do pagans react to someone who has the same attitude of Christ? (4) What will they have to do? (5) Why is the gospel preached? (6)