1 Peter 2: God’s Chosen People
Why do Christians something struggle with putting aside their iniquities? What weaknesses do you think are most difficult to overcome?
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What is the difference between the milk that Peter encouraged and the meat that the apostle Paul wished people could handle?
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What does it mean to “come to Jesus”?
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What are “spiritual sacrifices”?
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Why is the cornerstone so important for a building?
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Why are some people chosen while others are not?
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What is God’s mercy based upon?
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What parts of our environment have significant negative influence on the life of a Christian? How can those forces be overcome?
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How can we be kind and merciful without condoning the bad behavior of unbelievers?
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Why should we submit to authority when we do not agree?
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How can we know what effect our good deeds have?
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If we find ourselves acting contrary to what we feel God would have us do, how should we react?
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What makes it difficult to respect and love others?
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What is likely to happen when we respond to harshness with kindness? Why?
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How does pain and suffering add to the value of our testimony?
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How did Jesus, being human, avoid even the smallest hint of sin?
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If Christ bore the penalty for our sins, why should Christians be concerned if they only “occasionally” sin?
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If the Lord is our protector, why do we fear?