CHRIST SUFFERED … FOLLOW IN HIS STEPS / 1 PETER 2:21

(KJV) 1 Peter 2:21

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

Jesus Christ is the highest example of one who suffered evil for doing good. For those who follow His example, their sufferings are actually transformed into opportunities to identify with their Savior. They recognize that the highest honor and privilege of any believer is to suffer for the cause of Christ and to spread His message (Matthew 5:10). In suffering for doing good, Christians follow the example of Christ and the apostles – those He originally sent with His authority to deliver His message and help establish His New Testament church (Isaiah 53; Matthew 16:21; Matthew 20:28; Acts 9:16; Hebrews 5:8). 

1. Christians must be willing to suffer (1 Peter 4:1; 2 Corinthians 11:23-29), particularly to share in the sufferings of Christ (1 Peter 4:13; 2 Corinthians 1:5; Philippians 3:10). They should expect difficulty and suffering to be a part of their service to God 2 Corinthians 4:10-12; 1 Corinthians 11:1).
2. Suffering for Christ is called suffering “according to God’s will” (1 Peter 4:19), for His “name” (Acts 9:16), “for the gospel” (2 Timothy 1:8), “for what is right” (1 Peter 3:14) and for “the kingdom of God” (2 Thessalonians 1:5).
3. Suffering for Christ is a way to develop spiritual maturity (Hebrews 2:10), to obtain God’s blessing (1 Peter 4:14) and to relate to and minister to others (2 Corinthians 4:10-12). Sharing in Christ’s suffering prepares us to share in His glory (Romans 8:17-18). In this sense, suffering for good should be seen as a precious gift from God (1 Peter 2:19; Philippians 1:29). 
4. In living for Christ and helping to spread His message, we should not look for trouble or purposely pursue the most difficult ways. Yet, we must be willing and prepared to experience and endure suffering, understanding that difficulties come to those who walk in devotion to Christ.

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2. ALIENS AND STRANGERS / 1 PETER 2:11
3. A HOLY NATION / 1 PETER 2:9
4. A ROCK THAT MAKES THEM FALL / 1 PETER 2:8
5. A HOLY PRIESTHOOD / 1 PETER 2:5
6. THE LIVING STONE – REJECTED BY MEN / 1 PETER 2:4
7. CRAVE PURE SPIRITUAL MILK / 1 PETER 2:2
8. THE WORD OF THE LORD STANDS FOREVER / 1 PETER 1:24-25
9. CHOSEN BEFORE THE CREATION OF THE WORLD / 1 PETER 1:20
10. THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19
11. REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18
12. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
13. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
14. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
15. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
16. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
17. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
18. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
19. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
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