Description
Context
Writing to early Christians living in the very hostile circumstances of the first century Peter in this passage encourages Christians to live for God and stand for him in the context of the family particularly addressing the relationships between husbands and wives. (1 Peter 2:13 – 3:7)
The key principles he raises is that of submission for the Lords sake to every human authority rooted in the example of Christ (2:21-25).
The principle of submission stated (2:13)
The principle of submission applied:
To Christian citizens (2:13-17)
To Christian employees (2:18-20)
To Christian wives (3:1-6)
To Christian husbands (3:7)
HOW TO BE A GOOD WIFE (3:1-6)
a. The characteristics of true beauty (vv1-6)
b. The power of true beauty (v1)
HOW TO BE A GOOD HUSBAND (v7)
a. A good husband tries to understand his wife
b. A good husband treats his wife with respect
c. A good husband ‘s prayers don ‘t get cut off ‘
REMEMBER . . . It ‘s impossible without Jesus! (2:21-25)
