09 07 refuse to get revenge 1 peter 2 19–25

Quick Summary of FAMILY CAMP 2014

Key Thought : In the SPIRIT & POWER OF ELIJAH

Key Verses : Malachi 4:5-65 "See, I will send you the prophet Elijah

before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes.

6 He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers; or else I will come and strike the land with a curse."

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“Giving our children their FREEDOM

BUT

not PREPARING THEM FOR FREEDOM

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Pursuing the Spirit & Power of Elijah – a Nazirite,

through the Nazirite lifestyle of.... HUMILITY HOLINESS & HUNGER FOR GOD

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The Present ‘DIGITAL’ Generation is UNDERCHALLENGED

resulting in BOREDOM.

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The Present ‘DIGITAL’ Generation is specially PREPARED & WIRED BY GOD

For CHANGE,To IMPACT THE ENTIRE WORLD &

To TAKE THE WORLD FOR GOD.

QUOTABLE QUOTESELIJAH needed ELISHA & vice-versa

DAVID needed SOLOMON & vice-versaPAUL needed TIMOTHY & vice-versa

Who do you NEED ?AND

Who NEEDS you

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The ‘OLD’ need the CREATIVITY, ENTHUSIAM & STRENGTH of the

‘YOUNG’The ‘YOUNG’ need the EXPERIENCE, WISDOM & STABILITY of the ‘OLD’

together ...

QUOTABLE QUOTESJoel 2:28

I will pour out my Spirit on all people.Your sons and daughters will prophesy,your old men will dream dreams,your young men will see visions.

Can it be our ‘YOUNG’ no longer see visions...

because the ‘OLD’ are no longer dreaming dreams?

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It’s NOT ABOUT PASSING ON THE BATON.

It’s ALL ABOUT RUNNING & COMPLETING THE RACE

TOGETHER

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Coming Together of Two Generations will be possible if we each practice...

HUMILITY,HOLINESS &

HUNGER for GOD

Camp Notes

PERCEPTIONVs

REALITY

1 Peter - Walk The Talk1. The Battle for Holiness 1 Peter 1:13–16

2. When I Don’t Feel Like Being Good 1 Peter 1:17–25

3. An Appetite for Being Good 1 Peter 2:1–12

4. Refuse to Get Revenge 1 Peter 2:13–25

5. Learn to Live in Peace 1 Peter 3:8–17

6. Get Ready for a Rough Ride 1 Peter 4:1–19

7. You’re in Good Hands 1 Peter 5:5–11

1 Peter - Walk The TalkThe Battle for Holiness 1 Pet 1:13–16 GROW in Holiness... GIRD your minds ... GRACE that motivates ...

When I Don’t Feel Like Being Good 1 Pet 1:17–25 REDEEMED by the Blood REBORN in the Spirit RENEWED through the WORD

An Appetite for Being Good 1 Pet 2:1–12 CHOICE CHOSEN CHOOSING

Sermon Series: 1 Peter WALK THE TALK

4th Sermon:

Refuse to Get Revenge

1 Peter 2:13–25

Refuse to Get Revenge 1 Peter 2:13–25

1. Submission...1 Peter 2:13-1813 Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to

every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.

15 For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men.


1. Submission...1 Peter 2:13-18 cont16 Live as free men, but do not use your

freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. 17 Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

18 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.


1. Submission....Paul also refers to it in Rom 13:1-6Submission ...Is never easy

esp in Peter’s time Emperor Nero 54-68 ADslaves to masters ...

It goes again ‘human nature’More so in ‘post-modernism

society...


1. Submission to GodYet Peter wrote ... even commanded ...

v13 Submit yourselves FOR THE LORD'S SAKE...

to every authority instituted among men

v15 For IT IS GOD'S WILL ...

So it is not just SUBMISSION

BUT SUBMISSION TO GOD ...


1. Submission to GodHow then are we to LIVE ?

or How will a LIFE SUBMITTED TO GOD look like ?

V16 Live as free men ...

Live as servants of God ...

Christian Life of “Paradox”

Ref 1 Cor 9:19

“Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave (servant) to everyone, to win as many as possible.”

Die To LiveFool To Become WiseWeak To Be StrongHumble To Be Lifted UpServant To LeadGive To Receive


1. Submission to Goda LIFE lived in SUBMISSION TO GOD ...

in v17, four aspects are listed :

Show proper RESPECT (honor) to everyone

LOVE (agape) the brotherhood of believers

FEAR God

HONOR the king


2. Suffering...1 Peter 2:18-2418 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all

respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.

19 For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God.

20 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.


2. Suffering ...1 Peter 2:18-2421 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for

you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

22 "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.“ 23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.


2. Suffering for GodReasons for Suffering :

1. Fallen World2. Fallen Man3. ‘Righteous’ Suffering Doing what’s right Doing God’s Will / Obeying God Defending the Faith

RIGHTEOUS SUFFERING = SUFFERING FOR GODEg the Early Apostles ...

The Early Church ...• Nicene Council AD 325• Attended by 318 delegates• 306 Delegates had either lost an eye, a hand or had a

limp or lame leg due to torture for their faith...


2. Suffering for God

“God whispers to us in our pleasures,

speaks in our conscience,

but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.”

C S Lewis(1898 – 1963),

David Watson(1933–1984)


2. Suffering for God“It's sometimes only through suffering that

we begin to listen to God. Our natural pride and self-confidence have to be stripped painfully away and we become aware, perhaps for the first time, of our own personal needs.

Through the unexpected diagnosis of cancer I was forced to consider carefully my priorities in life and to make some necessary adjustments.

I STILL DO NOT KNOW WHY GOD ALLOWED IT, NOR DOES IT BOTHER ME. BUT, I AM BEGINNING TO HEAR WHAT GOD IS SAYING, AND THIS HAS BEEN ENORMOUSLY HELPFUL TO ME."


2. Suffering for GodStatement :Is God All Good ?Is God All Powerful ?Question:

If God is all good & all powerful – why can’t He just remove suffering ?Is it because He’s not all powerful so cannot do it ! ORHe’s not all good and do not want to do it !


2. Suffering for God

Time Machine illustrationTransported back into time ....

Meeting Joseph in the cistern

Talking to Abraham after God

asked him to sacrifice Isaac

Meeting Moses in the desert after

he escapes from Pharaoh ...

2 Tim 3:12 In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,


3. Shepherding by God1 Peter 2:21-25To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 22 "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth." 23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 25

For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.


3. Shepherding by God1 Peter 2:21V21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered

for you, leaving you an example, that you should FOLLOW IN HIS STEPS.

We are called to follow ChristPaul also declares in 1 Cor 11:1Follow my example, as I follow the example of

Christ. John 5:19 “...the Son can do nothing by himself; he

can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.”


3. Shepherding by God1 Peter 2:24v24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the

tree, SO THAT ...we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.


3. Shepherding by God1 Peter 2:21-25 cont

22 "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth."

23 When they hurled their insults at him, he (JESUS) did not retaliate; when he (JESUS) suffered, he (JESUS) made no threats. Instead, he (JESUS) entrusted himself to him (GOD THE FATHER) who judges justly.

Even Jesus the Son entrusted himself to God the Father.

How much more we need to do so


3. Shepherding by God1 Peter 2:21-25 cont

v25 For you were like sheep going astray, BUT NOW you have returned to the SHEPHERD and OVERSEER of your souls.

Submission To God& Suffering For God

is only possible if we haveGod as our Shepherd

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REALITY

PERCEPTION Vs REALITY

PERCEPTION Life should be fairI am good, so I should

not suffer ...Submission is a sign of

weakness ...I am a Christian, God

must bless me ...If I suffer, I must have

sinned ...

REALITYLife is NOT FAIREVERYONE suffersSubmission must be in

obedience to God ...God Blessings can take

different & varied forms?Righteous or

unrighteous suffering

Submission & Suffering !!

God’s Word...

2 Tim 3:12In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

1 Peter 4:12-1312 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, ...

God’s Word...James 1:2-4

2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

AND IT CAME TO PASS...Q: "In your time of discouragement, what is your favourite Scripture?" "The Lord is my

shepherd, I shall not want" Psa 23:1.

"God is my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" Psa 46:1

"In this world you shall have tribulations, but be

of good cheer, I have overcome this world"

John 16:33-35.

“And it came to pass...”


Rom 12:18-2118 If it is possible, as far as it depends

on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 DO NOT TAKE REVENGE, my friends,

but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "IT IS MINE TO AVENGE; I WILL REPAY,“ SAYS THE LORD.


Rom 12:18-2120 On the contrary: "If your enemy is

hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

the Answer Psalms 121

1 I lift up my eyes to the hills —where does my help come from?

2 My help comes from the Lord ,the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip —he who watches over you will not slumber;

4 indeed, he who watches over Israelwill neither slumber nor sleep.

the Solution

the Answer Psalms 121

5 The Lord watches over you —the Lord is your shade at your right hand;

6 the sun will not harm you by day,nor the moon by night.

7 The Lord will keep you from all harm —he will watch over your life;

8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

the Solution

Conclusion

Heb 13:20-2120 May the God of peace, who through the

blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,

21 equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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