Learning on the way
Sermon Summary: The sermon on 1 Peter 5:5-14 focuses on humility, vigilance, and standing firm in faith. It emphasizes the need for mutual submission in the church, casting all anxieties on God and resisting the devil, who prowls like a roaring lion. The sermon urges believers to seek humility through confession, repentance, and reliance on God’s sovereignty, encouraging them to trust His care and abundant grace amidst life’s challenges.
Key Points:
Humility is essential: It helps us avoid pride, which causes division and instead fosters peace and unity in the church.
God’s care is personal: Casting anxieties on Him reflects trust in His sovereignty and love for us.
The devil seeks to isolate and devour: Vigilance and community are vital to resisting his schemes.
Faith strengthens perseverance: Recognizing shared suffering among believers can encourage resilience and solidarity.
God’s grace is sufficient: He will restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish His people in His perfect timing.
Small Group Questions:
What are some practical ways you can demonstrate humility in your daily life?
Share a time when casting your anxieties on God helped you feel peace or clarity. What was the outcome?
Have you ever felt isolated like the sermon described? How did you overcome that feeling?
What does resisting the “roaring lion” (the devil) look like for you personally?
How has being part of a community helped you grow in faith and face challenges? What role does humility play in your relationships with others at church or in your family?
What’s an area in your life where you struggle to relinquish control? How can you trust God more in that area? How can we be more intentional when we pray for you about this area?
How can you be more intentional about “listening” to others, as the sermon suggested, to support those who may feel isolated?
What is one step you can take to “stand firm” in your faith this week? The speaker talked about God’s sovereignty as a source of strength. How can this truth help you face current or future challenges?
Key Verses
1 Peter 5:5-14, Hebrews 13:17, Matthew 11:28-30
Verses to go deeper this week:
Proverbs 3:34, James 4:6-7, Ephesians 6:10-11, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 5:3-5, Isaiah 41:10, John 10:10, Psalm 55:22, Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Timothy 1:7
Application On The Way
This week, practice humility and vigilance by intentionally supporting someone in your life who may feel isolated or burdened. Reach out to a friend, family member, or church member with a phone call, text, or in-person visit, and listen deeply to their concerns without offering immediate solutions. Pray for them during your quiet time and, if appropriate, let them know you are praying for them.