Lesson 9 · August 26, 1893
The Godly Life.—1 Peter 4:1-8
Review Questions.—(a) What care has the Lord for the righteous? (b) How should we regard the evil which may come upon us? (c) What great example have we in this? (d) What is our duty in view of such trouble?
1. Suffering with Christ. Verses 1-6
- 1.Who has suffered for us? Note.
- 2.In view of this what should we do?
- 3.What effect does God design that this suffering shall have on us?
- 4.How should we regard our past life?
- 5.How will the world regard this turning away from sin?
- 6.What will they do?
- 7.To whom must they give account?
- 8.To whom may we commit our cause?
- 9.What warning and privilege has God given all in view of the judgment?
2. Positive Duties and Virtues. Verses 7, 8
- 1.What great event does the apostle declare to be at hand?
- 2.What should we do in view of that event?
- 3.What grace should we cherish above all others?
- 4.What will this charity or love do?
Notes
Suffered in the Flesh.—Christ took upon himself the infirmities and sins of the flesh (; ), but to every sin he died; every lust he crucified; every selfish desire he denied himself; and all for our sakes. We are to reckon ourselves dead unto sin (), to put to death the passions and sins of the flesh (; ), to deny ourselves (), to renounce all and follow him (). Thus dying to sin, in Christ we cease from sin and live unto God. . And surely is not the time past of our life sufficient for indulgence in all these sins and lusts? Christ will take them all away, and put in their place his own righteousness.
Bible texts in this lesson
1 Peter 4:1-6 · 1 Peter 4:7 · 1 Peter 4:8 · Hebrews 2:14 · Hebrews 4:15 · 2 Corinthians 5:21 · Romans 6:11 · Romans 8:12 · Romans 8:13 · Galatians 5:24 · Matthew 16:24 · Luke 14:33 · Romans 7:4
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