Hope in Harmony

 Hope in Harmony

1 Peter 2:13-25

Hearers of the Word:

Theme:  Because we are chosen by God and called into His light, we are called to live differently — by living in harmony with God’s wise design.

Review – Our New Identity (1 Peter 2:9-12)

• A chosen people,  A royal priesthood, A holy nation, and God’s special possession 

Purpose: Declare the praises of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Transitional Theme: Harmony (1 Peter 2:13- chapter 3)

Two Foundations for True Harmony

1. Reverence God as Lord of all (Vertical relationship first)

2. Respect God’s design for an orderly arrangement (we are relating to our horizontal relationships– Greek idea is  “to arrange under”)

Question to Consider: How do we achieve that harmony?

1. Harmony Produces Hope in the World

2. Harmony Produces Hope in the Workplace

To be continued...

Doers of the Word:

1.  Peter says if we forget who we are in Christ, we will live like we used to. In what area of your life right now are you most tempted to “live like the old you” instead of living in God’s harmony?

2. Pastor Steven explained that “submission” simply means willingly placing ourselves under God’s wise arrangement for harmony — not about being “less than.” Which of the four areas (world/government, workplace, home, or heaven) is most challenging for you to trust God’s design, and why?

3.  This week, how can you specifically “repay evil with blessing” and choose harmony instead of discord in your relationships? Share one practical way you can live differently this week as a chosen person.