Stewards of God’s Varied Grace

calendar_today June 25, 2023

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person Daniel Baily

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1 Peter 4:7-11
[7] The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. [8] Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. [9] Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. [10] As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: [11] whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1. How does Peter’s encouragement that the end of all things is at hand spur us on to good works?
2. Why is self-control and sober minded needed for prayer? What does an effective prayer life look like?
3. In what ways does love cover sin in Christian community? What does love in action look like?
4. Why is hospitality such an important calling for all Christians? How can we be more hospitable to one another?
5. What does Peter mean by God’s “varied grace”? How would you define God’s gifts?
6. What does it mean to steward God’s gifts? How can you grow in stewardship?

References: 2 Peter 3:10-11, Matthew 25: 14-30, Ephesians 6:18, Matthew 6:7-31, 1 Cor 13:13, Col 3:12-17, John 13, Gen 18:1-15, Mat 25:34-40, Rom 3:25, Rom 12:4-8.