Study From the Book of the First Peter,6

Study from the Book of First Peter,6

Today is the final part of this series where we study the last chapter five. And as usual we pick up a couple of biblical principles and lessons that can be useful in biblical counselling.

In chapter 5 the apostle Peter gives advice to the elders that they should be  good shepherd for the young. Serving not by compulsions but willingly. For the young they need to submit to their elders. And all to submit to one another and be clothed with humility.

He ends his letter by giving a general advice that we shout resist the devil and he will flee from us. Cast our cares on him because He cares for us. And the Lord Jesus ,after we have suffered a while, He will perfect, establish, strengthen and settle us.

He finishes by saying greetings to all brothers and sisters and peace for us all who are in Christ Jesus.

Structure

Verses 1-4: shepherd the flock

Verses 5-11: submit to God. resist the devil

Verses 12-14: farewell and peace.

Principle 9 verse 5:7 “- casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”

Lesson 9: Regardless of the concern or worry, God wants us to bring every thing to Him. He always has our best interests at heart and will use all His infinite power to help us become the people we are meant to be.

Principle 10 verse 5:8 “ Be sober, be vigilant , because your adversary the devil walks  about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”   

Lesson 10: we must never forget that we are in a spiritual war. Regardless of how well things may seem to be going  for us, we live in a perpetual war zone. How many causalities occur because we think we live in a time of peace?   20/12/2020