“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” (Ephesians 6:12-13)
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Please answer the questions by using your Bible, class notes and any other resources you may have available to you. Please support all of your answers with scripture.
1) What is significant about the term “pilgrims”? What does this term suggest for modern-day believers?
2) How does Peter describe the inheritance that awaits believers in Jesus Christ?
3) What insights into “trials” does Peter give his readers in this passage?
(Verses to consider: 2 Corinthians 4:16–18; James 1:2–8; Romans 5:3–5)
We’re in the world, but not of the world! So let’s act like it!
John 17:14 - 17 (NLT)
14 I have given them your word. And the world hates them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. 15 I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one. 16 They do not belong to this world any more than I do. 17 Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth.
It is better to be a follower who sometimes fails than one who fails to follow!
John 6:66 - 69 (NLT) 66 At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. 67 Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?” 68 Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. 69 We believe, and we know you are the Holy One of God.”
