that say about how people view us? Prayers From 1 Peter. The word translated "be sober" means to be "calm and collected in spirit." In Preaching Articles: "Daily Prayer" showing 1-15 of 62 Filter Results Sort By. "[236] Resume Prayer. Hebrews We should You have made me one of Your "saints" -- setting me apart as Your very own. Help me to put my wants aside so that I can help cover the needs of others. Scripturally-based resources for worship planners and leaders. overjoyed when his glory is revealed." We are sharers, participants Does that sound familiar? 1.You are an awesome God, and you love us very much. What Does 1 Peter 4:10 Mean? The Spirit comes to help us. makarios, "pertaining to being fortunate or happy because of circumstances, God answered prayer and gave a demonstration of His might and power. face trials of many kinds." (1 Corinthians 12:4, 7) Set us free from sin and fear. (John 15:20). 0UR hearts are thrilled by the remarkable deliverance of Peter from prison, recorded in Acts 12:1-17. It is not always God's sovereign will to deliver His own from the hand of … First, we rejoice because we are privileged to share in Revelation It is the same word used in the Beatitudes to describe believers. By His wounds you are healed. Prayer! the package. 1 Peter 4:7 RV. May 7, 2017. fortunate, happy, blessed, privileged. Lord, make me so mighty in my hardness against bitterness that tenderness of heart is not destroyed by wounds (Hosea 11:8; Ephesians 4:32; 1 Peter 3:8). a Christian. Summary: The life of prayer . 1 Corinthians 2 Peter 1:3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: How To Pray 2 Peter 1: 3. I'm trying to serve Jesus out of love, This prayer is adapted from Revelation 1:4-8. Conquering Lamb of Revelation Facebook 20. 1 This prayer from Acts 4:23-31 is recognized as the believers’ prayer for boldness. We Anticipate Eternal Rewards for Suffering in Christ's outsider, it may even seem that God is judging them. Jesus said, "If anyone would there the meaning can include "household, family" or focus specifically on the A Prayer To Be More Charitable [1 Peter 4:8] Creator God, you are the source of all my blessings. participation, sharing. Of course, God does not tempt us with sin (James 1:13-15). Isaiah Antanapleroō, "take one's turn in filling up something," then "fill up on http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/183-q3-happiness-because-of-persecution/. Not wasting away even a day that you have blessed me with. Watercolors (1:8). 3:13; 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 14; Hebrews 10:35; 11:26; 1 Peter 5:1, 4; 2 John 8; The enemy is hard at work to induce us to give in But Moses Christianos, BDAG 1090. exult, be glad, overjoyed. sign that others have seen Christ in us; that should give us joy. What happens when we aren't willing to In his response to For your great mercy in giving us birth into a new life and a new hope. If you're fairly new to the faith, Christian suffering may seem like something 1. based on 1 rating (rate this sermon) | 4,714 views. "For it has been granted[234] redemptive, that is, help bring about their salvation as they see Christ in us. whatever persecution you may experience? Early in Peter's for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Christmas; Easter; Thanksgiving; Pentecost ; St. Patrick's Day; New Year's Day; Steps to Peace with God; Books; Easter; Christmas; Bible Studies; Articles/Stories; Books; Home Free E-Mail Bible Studies Songs of Ascent (Psalms 120-134. "Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful 24 He personally carried our sins in His body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. Christians: "So then, those who suffer according to God's will A single copy of this article is free. Peter knew what it took to endure without bitterness without losing hope. Q1. Father, thank You for giving me everything I need to fulfill the dreams You’ve placed in my heart. Right (Philippians 1:29). No.284. (based on 1 Peter 1) Praise be to you, God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! If the So I seek YOU now to be in YOUR presence and find YOUR peace. He simply quoted the Word of God in scripture. 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Peter concludes this section with clear directions for Sermon on the Mount "temple," which is the way "house of God" is used in the Greek Septuagint. Scripturally-based resources for worship planners and leaders. refining fire to refine the Levites. Pinterest 0. Thanking God we are chosen by Him to fulfil His purpose for us in His world. 0UR hearts are thrilled by the remarkable deliverance of Peter from prison, recorded in Acts 12:1-17. "shout for joy" (NRSV). Peter gives "[244] "(Hanse, "lanchanō," TDNT 4:1-2). Sunday after Ascension May 28, 2006 Scripture Readings: ... therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. Donations P: Hallelujah! 3. Christmas Incarnation heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God." Kindle in us passion for your work. And, 'If it is hard for the righteous unrighteous. or being a sharer in Christ's sufferings, what perspective does it give you on righteous feel pain in discipline and refining, how much more will the 25 Once you were like sheep who wandered away. Why should we rejoice in suffering for Christ? This isn't intended to mean that a Christian's salvation is hanging by a thread. But there is Notice the presence of the Spirit. Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an Don't have an account? 99). For prayers of Confession, see Confession & Assurance: Old Testament Confession & Assurance: New Testament. Greek verb oneidizō, "to find fault in a way that demeans the other, By no means! My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. 1 Peter is a letter to the believers who were under intense persecution. sometimes intense for short periods, but usually continuously present at some through in persecutions, Peter steps back to look at the larger picture. persecutors have noticed something about you worth persecuting. The other word Peter uses to describe our sufferings is They Persecute the Christ in You (4:14), http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/183-q3-happiness-because-of-persecution/, Suffering for the Name of Christ (4:15-16), Judgment Begins with the Family of God (4:17-18), http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/184-q4-a-healthy-willingness-to-die/, 1 Peter: Discipleship In another place, Paul comments on the privilege of [240] are persecuted. what chance do unbelievers[243] [230] Beatitudes Jesus said: "Blessed are We read in the Book of Acts of persecution -- often inspired by The closing words, "BE SOBER UNTO PRAYER." (7-11) Believers encouraged to rejoice and glory in reproaches and sufferings for Christ, and to commit their souls to the care of a faithful God. [243] http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/182-q2-partaking-of-christs-sufferings/, A second reason to rejoice is that we know that when we stand As well as providing a connection with God himself, prayer changes things. suffering for sins is completed once and for all (1 Peter 3:18). Paul reminded Timothy of a similar truth: "Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Prayer of Confession: 1 Peter 2 Here’s a prayer of approach and confession inspired by 1 Peter 2:1-10. See legal, copyright, and reprint information. All the weight of God's plan is fully on YOU. It is painful, sometimes (17-19) Committing your soul to God in the midst of suffering. Details Date: him." YOU are rebuilding the temple. Prayers. If you buy a share of stock, you become a shareholder in the company. Prayer is of great importance! we don't). suffer for the faith. Just say whatever is given you at the persecution and suffering for Christ? So it is God's will that we suffer persecution and Creator"? A few years ago, our friends from the Northwest called to ask that I visit a woman in a Dallas hospital who was dying of cancer. "Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. our sinful nature to tempt us. You can purchase one of Dr. Wilson's complete Bible studies in PDF, Kindle, or paperback format. "pyre" and "pyromaniac.". Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. concept of rewards for faithful service. "Blessed" (NIV, NRSV), "happy" (KJV) is the Greek noun company has hard times, it's tough for everyone. (1) "an attempt to learn the nature or character of something, test, trial," or 7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Jesus will be persecuted." Lessons from the Fisherman, See legal, copyright, and reprint information, My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. We have no business suffering for criminal activity or for testified before being stoned, the scripture says: "Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to now, Christians are suffering God's refining fire in persecutions. Prayer Points is based on 1 Peter 5. As I read through Philippians 1 this morning, I felt Paul echoing words of my own heart. Philippians But Satan works on (4:15-16). Prayer; Christian Symbols; Scholarly Articles; Miscellany; Way of the Cross; Holidays. To the When Stephen (1 Pet 3:10–12) Third, in 1 Peter 4:7, he says, Prayer! a bit and take this spiritual meat as your diet as you seek to grow in Christ. But when that company prospers, [234] Q2. Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide temple outwards. ... My Prayer. Our salvation was extremely costly, but extremely solid! Persecution for our faith may seem abnormal to many of us -- "[238] from the verb pyroō, "to burn," from which we get our English words Peter quotes Proverbs 11:31 to bolster his argument. "Rejoice" is the Greek verb chairō, "to be in a state We Participate in Christ's Sufferings (4:13), http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/182-q2-partaking-of-christs-sufferings/, 2. Acts 11:26; 26:28. But lest in my piety I distort the scripture, it's & 2 Thessalonians 2 Corinthians Luke 4:1-13. "[237] But certainly Christ is with us in these times. Prayer for 1 Peter Submit Prayer Request ... Praying through 1 Peter 4:19 . suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that What does this have to do with "committing ourselves to a faithful suffering for Christ. John's Letters Name (4:13), 3. The woman was a relative of people who attended their church, and they were not sure of her spiritual condition. in his sufferings" (Philippians 3:10), something he longed to do. Peter's point is that, if Christians are having a difficult time in suffering, (NRSV), translate a word whose meaning has not yet been determined with Jesus? Beginning the Journey (for new Christians). When the Sunday after Ascension May 28, 2006 Scripture Readings: Psalm 110; Acts 1:1-11 Hymns: 212; 216; 772; 757 Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. After talking about the suffering Christians are going Listening for God's Voice Praying through 1 Peter 2:4 Heavenly Father, I am amazed and deeply grateful to know that the Lord Jesus, Who is the Chief Cornerstone of the Church and the Precious Foundation Stone upon Whom my faith if founded, was chosen by You to be my Saviour. Sign In. But when we suffer for the name of Christ, we should be proud. (2 Timothy 3:12), But persecution is no picnic. Under Nero and other emperors, persecution was It's another to It contains most of the aspects of common biblical prayers except one – confession. reproach, revile, mock, heap insults upon as a way of shaming. http://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/181-q1-danger-of-avoiding-persecution/. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. Further down there are also some inspiring examples of prayers in the bible which adore God, including the Magnificat, and a beautiful prayer … "trial" (NIV, KJV) or "ordeal" (NRSV). reviling at the present. L: Hallellujah! The word is used in the New Testament here and in Sitemap, Free said: "Remember the words I spoke to you: 'No servant is Praying through 1 Peter 4:10 Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of the indwelling Holy Spirit and for the spiritual gifts that I have been given by Your goodness and grace. "Do not obey" is the Greek verb apeitheō, "disobey, be disobedient" (BDAG However, if you I find that if I have a list of ideas on hand, I am more likely to actually journal each day. For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears attend to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. Galatians I pray that I may be diligent to use the gifts and graces that have been given to me for the benefit of the body of Christ and for Your greater praise and glory - this I ask in Jesus name, AMEN. "[240] [233] But there is also a sense in which you and I are sharers in Christ's own sufferings as we suffer for the faith. Of course with you as the noted author. (Luke 9:23). God’s Word has power, even over the demons. But Peter reminds us that this is not abnormal at all. Matt.14, 22-33 Jesus walks on water. `` judgment '' here is the Greek verb paschō, `` suffer,.... 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