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Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk. 1 Peter 5. Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk. Who is Peter?. We need to remind ourselves who Peter is walked on water (Matthew 14) recognised Jesus as the Messiah (Mark 8) present at the Transfiguration (Mark 9) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Who is Peter?
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• We need to remind ourselves who Peter is- walked on water (Matthew 14)- recognised Jesus as the Messiah (Mark 8)- present at the Transfiguration (Mark 9)- involved in “who is greatest discussion”
(Mark 9)- denied Jesus (Mark 14)- restored by Jesus (John 21)
• The Bible is a relational book- it is about people- in relationship with God- tells a story (factual not fictional)
vv 1-4 Servant leadership
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• Look for leaders with these qualities- people who are willing, enthusiastic v2- voluntarily, not greedy for money v2- servant-hearted not lording it v3 (c.f. Matthew
23:10)- people who will be examples worth following v3- in submission to the Lord Jesus v4
• Then follow them!
vv 5-6 Humility
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• towards one another v5- see Phil 2:2-4
• towards God v6a- Jesus is our supreme example of humility- see Phil 2:5-8
‣ did not grasp at equality (2:6); Trinity‣ poured himself out (2:7)‣ humbled himself (2:8)‣ died to self (2:8)
• it is not done to be exalted v6b- doing this shows you are exalted
(Christlikeness)
vv 7 & 10 Tough Times
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• cast all your anxiety on Him v7a- we are yoked with him, he carries our
burdens• because He cares for you v7b
- we have no idea just how much God cares for us
- Psalm 25:7 according to your lovingkindness remember me
• faith is tested by fire (1 Peter 1:7 & 4:12)- see 1 Cor 3- see an enemy has done this (Matt 13), and
God turns it around, redemption- Yes, there are times when God tests us
vv 8-9 Dealing with the enemy
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• sober spirit (NASB) / be self-controlled (NIV)- abstain from wine, morally alert
• be on the alert (NASB)- the devil is devious and actively prowling!!!- but he has limits
• resist him, standing firm in your faith- keep away from the edge- drinking blurs your judgement (c.f. 4:3 & 4:7)
vv 5 & 13 Redemptive Mentoring
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• v5 “younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders”- elders more about age than church
government- “likewise”, referring back to the shepherds
working under the Chief Shepherd- be constantly open to the Holy Spirit……and to wise people
• v13 “my son, Mark” - Mark abandoned Paul & Barnabas (Acts
15:38)- Barnabas (son of encouragement) still took
him- here is the fruit- restored to Paul (col 4:10, 2 Tim 4:11)
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Acts 16:6-7
v 10 The Improved Product
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The work of Jesus in you is to…• perfect you
- prepare, fully train, render fit for purpose, equip
• confirm you- set fast, make secure
• strengthen you- to make stronger
• establish you- to lay the foundation, something to build on
Summary
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• Growing in our walk with God- recognise that the church is made of
imperfect people- seek out good leaders- find a mentor- live in humility- draw on God in the tough times- stand firm against the enemy- know we have a redemptive God
‣ and He will work in your life,‣ if you allow Him
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