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A confusing theme in 1 Peter…Evil is real, God is good, and that’s not a contradiction.It turns out, we aren’t the first ones to suffer…Could something bigger be going on behind our suffering?Discussion Questions:
When in your life did you grow the most as a follower of Christ? How did God grow you?Have you ever felt that the existence of evil is a barrier to trusting Jesus? How do the verses we read today about Jesus suffering help deal with that barrier?What is hard in your life right now? What would it look/feel like to experience Jesus’ presence in that?

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Honorable exiles (1 Peter 2:11-12).Honorable exiles and government (1 Peter 2:13-17).Discussion Questions:
What is your flesh passionate about? What does the war feel like? How does God enable you to abstain? When people think of you, what comes to mind? When people think of the American church, what comes to mind? How is Jesus different and better? How can we help people think of Jesus instead of us? What good deeds (Verse 12) would you like our church to be known for as a way of bringing glory to God? What beautiful behavior would direct attention to our beautiful Savior?

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Servants and suffering (18-20).Christ’s Example  (21-23).Christ’s work on our behalf  (23-25).Discussion Questions:
How Can the truths in verses 23-25 help us in our daily work? What are some ways we can practically entrust ourselves to Christ and ground ourselves in Him?Pray for anyone at your table who may be experiencing a suffering season at work or in other places God has placed them.   

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Honorable wives in exile (1 Peter 3:1-6).Honorable husbands in exile (1 Peter 3:7).Discussion Questions:
Women, which of the three attributes discussed today is most challenging? Which is most appealing? (1-2: Missional Submission; 3-4: Authentic Beauty; 5-6: Communal Calling); Men, which of the four attributes discussed today is the most needed exhortation? (7a, live in an understanding way; 7b, show honor; 7c, remember we are co-heirs; 7d, prayers can be hindered);What would a church culture that embodied these attributes feel like? How can you help cultivate that culture?  

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A picture of God’s people thriving (1 Peter 3:8-12).What God’s people should expect as they thrive (1 Peter 3:13-17).The reason God’s people will always thrive (1 Peter 3:18-22).Discussion Questions:
 How would you describe “the good life?” What first comes to mind with that phrase? How might your mental picture be different from Peter’s?  When have you grown through pain? How does that build trust for God’s will in your life amidst suffering?What types of things are Christians reviled for in our culture? How can we bless those who attack us?