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In the previous arc we saw Peter's urging for believers to conduct themselves honorably, along with an example of how they should do so as citizens in society. This passage follows on from the previous by illustrating Christian distinctiveness in servant-master relationships. v.18 Peter urges servants to be subject to their masters regardless of how they are treated - whether it be fairly or unjustly. vv. 19-20 Two different scenarios concerning suffering are offered here: Enduring while suffering unjustly (v19) Enduring while suffering justly (v20) Peter stresses that it is the first case which is seen as a "gracious thing" by God. Whereas in the latter case the suffering is deserved, the former involves enduring suffering which isn't deserved (suffering despite having done good). Of the two, it is the second case which is harder to do and will make the distinctiveness of Christians more apparent. vv. 21-25 Persevering when you are suffering unjustly is easier said than done. Fortunately, we have been left with an example to follow - a model given to us by Christ himself when he came to earth to suffer and die for our sins. "so that you might follow in his steps" in v21 suggests that suffering should be expected in the Christian life, and so we must be prepared to look to Christ's example and follow in his steps. Christ's conduct, described in vv.22-24, is consistent with and supports the idea of enduring while suffering unjustly. These verses support v21 by explaining what sort of an example Christ left for us to follow. We see his sinlessness; we see his trust in the justice of God; we see his sacrifice which enables us to die to sin and live to righteousness, bringing us back to God. As we suffer, we ought to remember and follow Christ's example in enduring while suffering unjustly. Christ, perfect as he is, suffered unjustly and endured through it all. He is the ultimate example which we should follow. May our conduct bring glory to God.

10000000040078 40078 Notes 2010-06-14 09:42:13 2010-06-18 09:52:35 In the previous arc we saw Peter's urging for believers to conduct themselves honorably, along with an example of how they should do so as citizens in society. This passage follows on from the previous by illustrating Christian distinctiveness in servant-master relationships. v.18 Peter urges servants to be subject to their masters regardless of how they are treated - whether it be fairly or unjustly. vv. 19-20 Two different scenarios concerning suffering are offered here: Enduring while suffering unjustly (v19) Enduring while suffering justly (v20) Peter stresses that it is the first case which is seen as a "gracious thing" by God. Whereas in the latter case the suffering is deserved, the former involves enduring suffering which isn't deserved (suffering despite having done good). Of the two, it is the second case which is harder to do and will make the distinctiveness of Christians more apparent. vv. 21-25 Persevering when you are suffering unjustly is easier said than done. Fortunately, we have been left with an example to follow - a model given to us by Christ himself when he came to earth to suffer and die for our sins. "so that you might follow in his steps" in v21 suggests that suffering should be expected in the Christian life, and so we must be prepared to look to Christ's example and follow in his steps. Christ's conduct, described in vv.22-24, is consistent with and supports the idea of enduring while suffering unjustly. These verses support v21 by explaining what sort of an example Christ left for us to follow. We see his sinlessness; we see his trust in the justice of God; we see his sacrifice which enables us to die to sin and live to righteousness, bringing us back to God. As we suffer, we ought to remember and follow Christ's example in enduring while suffering unjustly. Christ, perfect as he is, suffered unjustly and endured through it all. He is the ultimate example which we should follow. May our conduct bring glory to God. notes

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1 Peter

1 Peter 2:18-25

NT

esv

Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect,

not only to the good and gentle

but also to the unjust.

negativepositive

ideaexplanation

For this is a gracious thing,

when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly.

For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure?

alternative

ground

But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure,

this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.

conditional

concessive

For to this you have been called,

because Christ also suffered for you,

leaving you an example,

so that you might follow in his steps.

actionpurpose

He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth.

When he was reviled,

he did not revile in return;

temporal

when he suffered,

he did not threaten,

series

but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree,

that we might die to sin

and live to righteousness.

By his wounds you have been healed.

For you were straying like sheep,

but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

progression

discourse

10000000040078 40078 Arc 2010-06-14 09:42:13 2010-06-18 09:52:35 editing 1 Peter 2 18 2 25 1 Peter 2:18-25 60 NT esv i258988 i258989 i258990 i258991 i258964 Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, i258992 i258965 not only to the good and gentle i258966 but also to the unjust. negativepositive 2 ideaexplanation 1 i258993 i258994 i258967 For this is a gracious thing, i258968 when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. ideaexplanation 1 i258969 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? alternative ground 1 i258995 i258970 But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, i258971 this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. conditional 2 concessive 2 i258996 i258997 i258972 For to this you have been called, i258998 i258999 i258973 because Christ also suffered for you, i258974 leaving you an example, ideaexplanation 1 i258975 so that you might follow in his steps. actionpurpose 2 ground 1 i259000 i258976 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. i259001 i259002 i259003 i258977 When he was reviled, i258978 he did not revile in return; temporal 1 1 i259004 i258979 when he suffered, i258980 he did not threaten, temporal 1 1 series i258981 but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. concessive 2 i259005 i259006 i259007 i258982 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, i259008 i258983 that we might die to sin i258984 and live to righteousness. series actionpurpose 2 i258985 By his wounds you have been healed. series i259009 i258986 For you were straying like sheep, i258987 but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. concessive 2 ground 1 progression ideaexplanation 1 ground 1 1 1 1 esv 25 a 50 discourse