Peter The Shepherd Fisherman Series: Suffering For Doing Good

How come bad things happen to good people? Is it fair that Christians get treated badly simply for doing what’s right and trying to help others? And what about that perplexing notion that Jesus "descended" to preach to prisoners after he died? These questions are answered in this section of Peter’s letter.

This Sermon was preached at Living Water Community Church on October 27, 2019 by Pastor Clark Cothern in Ypsilanti Michigan.

1 Peter 3:8-22
Suffering for Doing Good

Questions for discussion

1. According to Peter’s words in this letter, should believers in Christ expect to suffer even if they “do good?”


2. What does Peter mean when he says that it is better to suffer for doing good than for doing evil?


3. When Christians suffer for the sake of Christ and refuse to retaliate what do we hope may happen as outsiders witness that behavior?


4. When people ask us about our differences how does Peter say we should respond? In what tone should we answer?


5. The same gospel is true today as it was in Noah’s day. What is that gospel message?


6. What are some of the rewards awaiting those who suffer for Christ’s sake here on earth?

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