Christ For You

1 Peter 2.18-25
Christ For You

A. THE SITUATIONS IN LIFE THAT WILL TEST OUR PATIENCE

1. Everyday life situations
   a. neighbors [2.12]
   b. citizens [2.13-17]
   c. employees [2.18-25]
   d. marriage [3.1-7]

2. Patience
   THE CALL TO DO GOOD WHEN OUR PATIENCE IS TESTED

3. Our daily work environment

4. God’s call to do good

a. Do what is expected [2.18]
b. Do what is UN-expected [2.20]
c. Do what is beyond ALL expectation [3.8-9]

C. THE ASSURANCE THAT WE CAN PATIENTLY DO GOOD

God’s gift of true grace:

1. The Life of Jesus [2.21-23]
   a. Example
   b. Footsteps

2. The Death of Jesus [2.24]
   a. Death to sin
   b. Freedom to live

3. The Companionship of Jesus [2.25]
   a. Shepherd
   b. Overseer

John Olson