Peterdid nothing to explain or justify his apostleship and did not add a phrase like “by the will of God” as Paul did on some occasions (1 Corinthians 1:1, 2 Corinthians 1:1, Galatians 1:1, Ephesians 1:1, and so on). “Unlike Paul, Peter’s apostolic status was never questioned. FirstPeter 5:7, speaking to the humble child of God, relates a wonderful truth: “Casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you” (CSB). This A Submission in the home. 1. (1-2) The heart of a godly wife. Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. a. Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands: The godly wife will be 1Peter 3:7. Likewise, ye husbands — See on Ephesians 5:25; Colossians 3:19; dwell with them — Conduct yourselves toward them, according to knowledge — Wisely and discreetly; suitably to that knowledge of your duty which you have obtained by the gospel: or, knowing they are weak, and therefore to be used with tenderness: yet do not despise them for PARTINGPRAYER. CONCLUSION. 1. elders --alike in office and age ( 1Pe 5:5 ). I. . . also an elder --To put one's self on a level with those whom we exhort, gives weight to one's exhortations (compare 2Jo 1:1, 2 ). Peter, in true humility for the Gospel's sake, does not put forward his apostleship here, wherein he presided over the elders. Instead Peter was saying that because God loves us and knows what is best for us, if we will put ourselves in His hand, at the proper time, in due season, He will exalt us and bless our lives. 1 Peter 5:7. 7g7C4. OUTLINEI. THE DUTIES OF SHEPHERDS AND THE FLOCK (1-5) A. THE ELDERS' DUTIES AS SHEPHERDS (1-4) 1. As exhorted by a fellow elder a. A witness of the sufferings of Christ b. A partaker of the glory that will be revealed 2. To shepherd the flock of God among them a. Serving as overseers 1) Not be compulsion but willingly 2) Not for Christians as the handiwork of God, are shaped and formed by His will. Sometimes He places us in a crucible of affliction. Peter wrote about the faith of Christians and said that it may be "tested by fire" ( 1Pe 1:7 ). That testing may come in the form of "various trials" to refine our faith ( 1Pe 1:6 ). WheneverI read 1 Peter 5:7, I’m also reminded of Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus offers rest and peace of mind: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and A Submission in the home. 1. (1-2) The heart of a godly wife. Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. a. Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands: The godly wife will be COMMENTARIESON 1 Peter Which Can be Borrowed. First Peter Commentary 1984 by D Edmond Hiebert - THIS COMMENTARY IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! 1 Peter 5:5-7 Suggestive Notes and Sermon Sketches; 1 Peter 5:8-9 Homiletics; 1 Peter 5:8-9 Suggestive Notes and Sermon Sketches;

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