27th
1 Peter 3:1 - 7

1 Peter 2:13 - 21
Submit to the institutions of man.

Likewise to the institution of marriage.

Wives - Their actions to speak louder than words.
Quiet and gentle - as Jesus was.

Submission

vs 6
- Quiet and Gentle
- As Sarah was with Abraham

Something a husband can't demand
Demanding - abuse; and not in character with how Jesus treated women.

Don't fear the crowd.

Ephesians 5:21 - 33

vs 7
Get to know her better and treat her appropriately.
Tale initiative to love, shepherd and nurture.

The husband is to honor.

Heirs together in Christ.
11th
1 Peter 4:1 - 11
vs 3
Pagan festival
Pax Romana - The Romans provided stability in the region and ruled lightly if people caused no problems and worshipped the Emperor.
Christians were considered a threat.
- Culturally different.
- Revolutionary
- Mary and Martha

1 Peter 3:15
Be ready

vs 1

Delayed gratification

There is a last judgement.

Psalm 150
Psalm 127
1 Peter 3:8 - 22
Background: The Roman Empire
Emperor at the time Peter wrote the letter - Nero.
Nero considered Christians a major threat to Rome, therefore there was massive persecution.

Humble - Romans considered it to be 'at the bottom of the pile'
Jesus said we need to be hunble as He was.

Following Jesus needs to cost. What are you willing to give up to follow Christ?

Pray that you do change the world for Him.

vs 16

Christ suffered for us.

John 21:15 - 19
Jesus restores Peter after his denials.

Jesus is Lord of all.

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