R-E-S-P-E-C-T (1 Peter 3:1-15)
What is something you respect about your husband/wife?
What is the problem with applying the axiom “Respect must be earned” to every context? How might this cause problems in marriages?
EXPLORING THE TEXT (1 Peter 3:1-15)
What are some of the difficulties associated with Peter’s challenge to wives in 1 Peter 3:1-6?
Is this text written to keep women “plain on the outside”? (No make-up, jewelry, styling hair, cosmetic surgeries, etc.) What is Peter saying to women about all of this?
Does anything jump out to you about Peter using Sarah as his example here?
What did Peter mean by “weaker partner” (vessel) in his challenge to the husbands in 1 Pet. 3:7? What are the spiritual consequences on the husband not respecting his wife?
What are some practical ways you can show the proper respect to your spouse or others? (1 Pet. 3:8-15)
PRAYER