Forged & Refined
First Peter: Week 3
Week 3 in our 30-day study in 1 Peter
Locations & Times
Martinsburg, PA
Monday 12:00 AM
DAY 11
PRAY: Ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you in His word today! Ask Him to slow you down enough to fully comprehend what He is saying.
READ: 1 Peter 2:11-12
REFLECT: Is there anything in my life that could compromise my moral purity?
(inappropriate relationships, sinful thoughts, use of electronics, etc.)
APPLY: In what ways do I actively guard my moral purity?
PRAY: Ask God to reveal any potential situations that could compromise your moral purity. Ask Him to protect you from those situations and to help you plan wisely to avoid those situations.
PRAY: Ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you in His word today! Ask Him to slow you down enough to fully comprehend what He is saying.
READ: 1 Peter 2:11-12
REFLECT: Is there anything in my life that could compromise my moral purity?
(inappropriate relationships, sinful thoughts, use of electronics, etc.)
APPLY: In what ways do I actively guard my moral purity?
PRAY: Ask God to reveal any potential situations that could compromise your moral purity. Ask Him to protect you from those situations and to help you plan wisely to avoid those situations.
DAY 12
PRAY: Ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you in His word today! Ask Him to slow you down enough to fully comprehend what He is saying.
READ: 1 Peter 2:13-17
REFLECT: Are there any authorities in my life to which I struggle to submit? Are there any people under my authority? (Kids, employees, volunteers, etc.)
APPLY: How can I better submit to those in authority over me? How can I make it easier for those under my authority to respect me?
PRAY: Take time to pray for somebody in authority whom you struggle to respect. Pray for his/her spiritual well-being and that they would come to Christ if they don’t already know Him. Ask God for wisdom in working with anyone who falls under your authority.
PRAY: Ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you in His word today! Ask Him to slow you down enough to fully comprehend what He is saying.
READ: 1 Peter 2:13-17
REFLECT: Are there any authorities in my life to which I struggle to submit? Are there any people under my authority? (Kids, employees, volunteers, etc.)
APPLY: How can I better submit to those in authority over me? How can I make it easier for those under my authority to respect me?
PRAY: Take time to pray for somebody in authority whom you struggle to respect. Pray for his/her spiritual well-being and that they would come to Christ if they don’t already know Him. Ask God for wisdom in working with anyone who falls under your authority.
DAY 13
PRAY: Ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you in His word today! Ask Him to slow you down enough to fully comprehend what He is saying.
READ: 1 Peter 2:18-20
REFLECT: How has God used both negative and positive experiences to shape me in life?
APPLY: Is there a current situation in my life in which patience is needed? How can I better reflect Jesus in this situation?
PRAY: Take time to thank God for experiences that have shaped you and brought you closer to Him. Ask Him to reveal any situations that require more patience in your life and ask for the strength to endure those situations.
PRAY: Ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you in His word today! Ask Him to slow you down enough to fully comprehend what He is saying.
READ: 1 Peter 2:18-20
REFLECT: How has God used both negative and positive experiences to shape me in life?
APPLY: Is there a current situation in my life in which patience is needed? How can I better reflect Jesus in this situation?
PRAY: Take time to thank God for experiences that have shaped you and brought you closer to Him. Ask Him to reveal any situations that require more patience in your life and ask for the strength to endure those situations.
DAY 14
PRAY: Ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you in His word today! Ask Him to slow you down enough to fully comprehend what He is saying.
READ: 1 Peter 2:21-25
REFLECT: When was a time I was straying from God? What led me back to Him?
APPLY: Before God calls us to suffering, He reminds us of Christ’s suffering on our behalf. When I go through difficult times, how can the suffering of Christ bring me encouragement?
PRAY: As you reflect on a time that God brought you back to Himself, thank God for His patience and love in your life. Ask Him for an opportunity to share that same patience and love with somebody who needs it.
PRAY: Ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you in His word today! Ask Him to slow you down enough to fully comprehend what He is saying.
READ: 1 Peter 2:21-25
REFLECT: When was a time I was straying from God? What led me back to Him?
APPLY: Before God calls us to suffering, He reminds us of Christ’s suffering on our behalf. When I go through difficult times, how can the suffering of Christ bring me encouragement?
PRAY: As you reflect on a time that God brought you back to Himself, thank God for His patience and love in your life. Ask Him for an opportunity to share that same patience and love with somebody who needs it.
DAY 15
PRAY: Ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you in His word today! Ask Him to slow you down enough to fully comprehend what He is saying.
RE-READ: 1 Peter 2 (entire chapter)
REFLECT: What growth have I seen after reading Chapter 2? Where have I been encouraged? Where have I been convicted?
APPLY: How do I hope to continue to grow moving forward?
PRAY: Thank God for the opportunity to study His word so far. Continue to confess any areas of disobedience in your life. Ask Him for the strength to share these areas with your partner or group.
PRAY: Ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you in His word today! Ask Him to slow you down enough to fully comprehend what He is saying.
RE-READ: 1 Peter 2 (entire chapter)
REFLECT: What growth have I seen after reading Chapter 2? Where have I been encouraged? Where have I been convicted?
APPLY: How do I hope to continue to grow moving forward?
PRAY: Thank God for the opportunity to study His word so far. Continue to confess any areas of disobedience in your life. Ask Him for the strength to share these areas with your partner or group.