<![CDATA[Sons and Warriors - Bible Studies]]>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:53:22 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[1 John 2:15-17 (MSG)]]>Mon, 15 Jan 2018 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.sonsandwarriors.com/bible-studies/1-john-215-17-msg15-17 Don’t love the world’s ways. Don’t love the world’s goods. Love of the world squeezes out love for the Father. Practically everything that goes on in the world—wanting your own way, wanting everything for yourself, wanting to appear important—has nothing to do with the Father. It just isolates you from him. The world and all its wanting, wanting, wanting is on the way out—but whoever does what God wants is set for eternity.
1 John 2:15-17 (MSG)
General Context Questions
Who wrote this? Who is or which groups of people are involved?
Was this written before, during, or after Jesus’ lifetime?
Is this a narrative, a parable, a praise, a suggestion, a command, an instruction, or something else?
Is there anything that stands out to you?
Did anything confuse you? Were there words or phrases that didn’t make sense?
Specific Questions
  • What do you think the author means when he uses the word “world”? Is he referring to all creation, to humanity, or to something else altogether?
  • Does not loving the world mean that we should have nothing to do with it? What should we do in relationship to the world?
  • If wanting the things listed in this passage have “nothing to do with the Father”, what does have something to do with the Father?
  • What do you think it is that God wants you to do?
]]><![CDATA[1 Peter 4:12-19 (MSG)]]>Mon, 08 Jan 2018 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.sonsandwarriors.com/bible-studies/1-peter-412-19-msg12-13 Friends, when life gets really difficult, don’t jump to the conclusion that God isn’t on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner.

14-16 If you’re abused because of Christ, count yourself fortunate. It’s the Spirit of God and his glory in you that brought you to the notice of others. If they’re on you because you broke the law or disturbed the peace, that’s a different matter. But if it’s because you’re a Christian, don’t give it a second thought. Be proud of the distinguished status reflected in that name!

17-19 It’s judgment time for God’s own family. We’re first in line. If it starts with us, think what it’s going to be like for those who refuse God’s Message!
    If good people barely make it,
    What’s in store for the bad?
So if you find life difficult because you’re doing what God said, take it in stride. Trust him. He knows what he’s doing, and he’ll keep on doing it.
1 Peter 4:12-19 (MSG)
General Context Questions
  • Who wrote this? Who is or which groups of people are involved?
  • Was this written before, during, or after Jesus’ lifetime?
  • Is this a narrative, a parable, a praise, a suggestion, a command, an instruction, or something else?
  • Is there anything that stands out to you?
  • Did anything confuse you? Were there words or phrases that didn’t make sense?
Specific Questions
  • This passage suggests that we view trouble as a result of our faith as a good thing. Does that mean that we should simply sit back and endure tough times?
  • What is the advantage in changing our perspective on troubling times?
  • Have you ever endured difficult times or abuse because you are a Christ follower?
  • How do you know what God says to do?
]]><![CDATA[1 Peter 3:13-17 (NIV)]]>Mon, 01 Jan 2018 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.sonsandwarriors.com/bible-studies/1-peter-313-17-niv13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” 15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. 17 For it is better, if it is Godʼs will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
1 Peter 3:13-17 (NIV)
General Context Questions
  • Who wrote this? Who is or which groups of people are involved?
  • Was this written before, during, or after Jesus’ lifetime?
  • Is this a narrative, a parable, a praise, a suggestion, a command, an instruction, or something else?
  • Is there anything that stands out to you?
  • Did anything confuse you? Were there words or phrases that didn’t make sense?
Specific Questions
  • Have you ever suffered for doing something good? Did you feel blessed?
  • Do you have hope? If so, why?
  • What does it mean to “do this with gentleness and respect”?
  • Have you ever seen a malicious speaker become “ashamed of their slander”?
]]><![CDATA[1 Peter 2:11-17 (MSG)]]>Mon, 25 Dec 2017 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.sonsandwarriors.com/bible-studies/1-peter-211-17-msg11-12 Friends, this world is not your home, so don’t make yourselves cozy in it. Don’t indulge your ego at the expense of your soul. Live an exemplary life among the natives so that your actions will refute their prejudices. Then they’ll be won over to God’s side and be there to join in the celebration when he arrives.

13-17 Make the Master proud of you by being good citizens. Respect the authorities, whatever their level; they are God’s emissaries for keeping order. It is God’s will that by doing good, you might cure the ignorance of the fools who think you’re a danger to society. Exercise your freedom by serving God, not by breaking the rules. Treat everyone you meet with dignity. Love your spiritual family. Revere God. Respect the government.
1 Peter 2:11-17 (MSG)
General Context Questions
  • Who wrote this? Who is or which groups of people are involved?
  • Was this written before, during, or after Jesus’ lifetime?
  • Is this a narrative, a parable, a praise, a suggestion, a command, an instruction, or something else?
  • Is there anything that stands out to you?
  • Did anything confuse you? Were there words or phrases that didn’t make sense?
Specific Questions
  • What does it mean to “indulge your ego at the expense of your soul”? How can we avoid that?
  • Did someone else’s actions or example cause you to be “won over to God’s side”? How did that happen? What did they do?
  • Are Christ followers a “danger to society”? Was that comment only relevant to the original audience? Is doing good still an effective cure for people who think that Christians are a danger to society?
  • How do you exercise your freedom?
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