1 Peter

For the next couple of weeks we will be studying 1 Peter chapter 2 and 3.

We will be looking at the subject of marriage and what the Bible says about this very critical relationship.

Chapter 2:11 through 3:22 are some of the most important passages in all of scripture that deal with this topic and you will not want to miss a single session.

Last week we looked at an overview of Peter's intentions in writing this important section of Scripture. The following are highlights of our study:

-Peter sets the stage for chapter 3 by speaking in chapter 2 verses 11 and following of our responsibility to "show the world" what following Christ really involves.
-The world cares far more about what they SEE in the lives of Christians than what they hear us say.
-Chapter 3 begins with the phrase "in the same way"and then describes the proper marriage relationship for wives and husbands. We must look at the previous verses to see what "the same way" means.
-Chapter 2 verse 13 begins the discussion of submission in all of our relationships and then shows what submission "looks like."
-His point is that if we have not learned how to submit to authority before we enter the marriage relationship then we will have problems in our marriage
-There is no greater way to demonstrate the power of Christ in our lives that to "SHOW" Him in our marriage.

We ended with chapter 2 verse 17 and next week we will be looking at the next section which deals with slaves or servants submitting to their masters. This should prove to be very interesting to see what God can teach us about our marriage through this study on how servants relate to their masters.

PLEASE do not miss any of the next several weeks. This understanding is critical to a healthy marriage.

See you Sunday.
randy