Finding Hope in a Hostile World

Finding Hope in a Hostile World 1 Pet. 3:13-15

1. What did the Holy Spirit teach you from this text?

2. If someone asked you to count your blessings, why could you count the times you suffered for doing right (14)?

3. How do Jesus (Matt. 5:11-12) and Paul (Eph. 1:3) connect blessing to heaven?

4. How can you sanctify Christ as Lord in your heart (15a)? 

5. What other things are you tempted to make your priority?

6. How can you be better prepared to defend what you believe (15b)?

7. Why is important for your faith to be your personal story, not a second-hand story?

8. Do people see hope in your life (15b)?

9. Why is it important that your defense of your faith is gentle and respectful (15b)?