LAB118 How Does God Bless the Hurting
1 Peter 3:14
LAB118 God's blessings in suffering
Published June 5th, 2016
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1 Peter 3:14
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ἀλλʼ εἰ καὶ πάσχοιτε
d But even if you should suffer
διὰ δικαιοσύνην,
for righteousness’ sake,
μακάριοι.
you will be blessed.
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τὸν δὲ φόβον αὐτῶν μὴ φοβηθῆτε
e Have no fear of them,
μηδὲ ταραχθῆτε,
f nor be troubled,
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Study Questions 1. When Peter says, “you will be blessed,” in 1 Peter 3:14 , what do you think he means? How would you explain that blessing to someone? It is the God's definition of blessing. This is not necessarily material, but more so spiritual, e.g. the blessing of the joy of the Spirit, the felt presence of God. 2. Read 1 Peter 3:9–12 and 4:14 . How does Peter’s use of blessing in those passages help clarify your answer to the first question? Eyes of the LORD being on the righteous 1Peter 3:12 God hears prayers 1 Peter 3:12 God is against adversaries 1 Peter 3:12 Spirit of Glory rests upon a person 1 Peter 4:14 God rests upon a person 1 Peter 4:14 3.Now, look at suffering in 1 Peter 1:6–7 , 2:20 , 4:16 , and 5:10 . What do you learn about Christian suffering that would help you understand 1 Peter 3:14 ? God offers praise, glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ when someone suffers unjustly God views suffering unjustly as a gracious thing 1 Peter 2:20 Suffering is an occasion to glorify God 1 Peter 4:16 God offers blessing of restoration, confirming, strengthening and establishing while suffering unjustly 1 Peter 5:10 Takeaway Count the blessings God offers when suffering unjustly Consider how God sees the unjust suffering
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