Discussion Questions
February 15, 2026 — 1 Peter 4:1-2
1. What particularly stood out to you from this sermon? Was anything significantly reassuring or challenging? What is your favorite verse from this passage? Why?
2. Read 1 Peter 4:1-2. What does Peter mean when he writes "Christ suffered in the flesh?" What is our godly reaction to the reality of Jesus' suffering and death? What does this command mean?
3. How do we survive persecution faithfully? Why do we often struggle when dealing with trials?
4. What does Peter tell us is the reason for our compliance? What is the apostle teaching here? What is he not saying?
5. Read 1 Peter 4:3-4. What does the unbelieving world spend its time doing? Since we are now in Christ, where do these behaviors belong in our lives?
6. If we pursue biblical holiness, how will many of our neighbors respond? Why? What happens when our lives align with our message?
7. Why are some unbelievers surprised when we don't join with them in normal, societal behavior? Read James 4:4. How can we help each other follow the right path?
8. Read 1 Peter 4:5-6. What is the price of rejecting the Lord's call to faith and repentance? What does the phrase 'give account' refer to?
9. Read 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10. What part of this description concerns you the most? Why is that?
10. What work has the Lord given us to do until His second coming? What does evangelism aim to accomplish? Who are some people God has providentially brought into your life with whom you can share the gospel?
11. Spend some time praying for the needs of our family, friends, group members, congregation, and unsaved neighbors.
February 8, 2026 — 1 Peter 3:18-22
1. What particularly stood out to you from this sermon? Was anything significantly reassuring or challenging? What is your favorite verse from this passage? Why?
2. What are some things you are afraid of? What makes 1 Peter 3:18-22 a difficult passage to understand and teach?
3. Read 1 Peter 3:18. Why did Christ have to suffer? Why should we expect to face suffering? How should we respond to suffering as a Christian?
4. Why did the high priest enter the Temple's Most Holy Place once each year? How is Jesus' sacrifice better? How should we react to that reality?
5. Why is it crucial for us that Jesus' death was undeserved? Define penal substitutionary atonement. What are the two parts of double imputation?
6. Read 1 Peter 3:18-20. According to this passage, who raised Jesus from the dead? Why is this important to understand?
7. Who do you think the "spirits in prison" are? Why? How does the passage context help us comprehend what's happening here?
8. How does Noah's behavior encourage us to remain faithful today? Who can you share the gospel with by your words and deeds?
9. Read 1 Peter 3:21. How is Noah's deliverance from God's judgment reflected in the sacrament of baptism? What is baptism a symbol of?
10. Read 1 Peter 3:22. What is Jesus doing right now? What message is Peter stressing to his suffering audience? Does this message encourage you today? Why/why not?
11. Spend time praying together for family, friends, group members, the congreation of Bethel, and unsaved neighbors.