Submissive Slaves

Northwest Bible Church - Aug. 29, 2021 - 1 Peter - Alan Conner

1 Peter 2:18-23

Submissive Slaves

Intro

A. INSTRUCTION TO SLAVES (1 Peter 2:18).

1. Be submissive to your masters with all respect whether they are good or unreasonable (1 Peter 2:18).

2. Application.

B. REASONS FOR SUBMISSION (1 Peter 2:19-23).

1. It finds favor with God (1 Peter 2:19-20).

2. We imitate Christ (1 Peter 2:21-23).

a. Christ our example (1 Peter 2:21).

b. How Christ did NOT respond to unjust suffering (1 Peter 2:22-23a).

c. How Christ DID respond to unjust suffering (1 Peter 2:23b).

(1) He entrusted Himself to God.

(2) He trusted God’s righteous judgment.

Conclusion