TUESDAY 5/12/20 READ 1 PETER 3:1-7
Why did Peter devote more space to instructing the wives (6 verses) than the husbands (1 verse)?
Because the Christian wives were experiencing a whole new situation and needed guidance. In the Roman Empire husbands had absolute control over their wives and children, and as many wives became followers of Christ, their new freedom in Christ created new problems and challenges. Many of the husbands were unsaved and the wives needed extra encouragement and enlightenment in the importance of submission, and how the Lord could use their submission to witness to their husbands.
As Peter writes to the husbands in verse 7, he reminds them of four areas of responsibility in their relationship with their wives.
Submission is Mutual!
Why does Peter begin verses 1 and 7 with the word “likewise”?(ESV) (The NLT uses the words “in the same way”) See 1 Peter 2:13-14, 18, 21
Read Ephesians 5:21 and 22-33
What is the meaning of Ephesians 5:21?
In verse 22 Paul instructs the wives to submit to the husband.
In verse 25 what is Paul telling the husband to do?
What type of love is this?
As a husband are you expressing this type of love to your wife?
As a wife how are you responding to your husband?
WEDNESDAY 5/13/20 1 PETER 3:7
“Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.”
What does it mean to live “in an understanding way”?
If you are married, how is your mate different from you?
What are things they enjoy?
What are things that bother or stress them?
What do you need to do to understand your mate more?
What difference to your marriage could it make?
THURSDAY, 5/14/20
“Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.”
What does it mean to show honor to your mate?
Identify times you fail to show honor or respect in your relationship to your mate?
What can you do to show more honor and respect to your mate?
What do the words “weaker vessel” mean?
Is it intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, or physically?
Peter was writing in the context that the wife is weaker physically.
How can a husband support and encourage his wife in this area?
FRIDAY 5/15/20
“Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.”
What does it mean that as husband and wife you are heirs together?
How are our prayers hindered or interrupted in our relationship and communication with our heavenly Father?
List some possible reasons this could happen in your marriage.
What is the danger (possible consequences) of unforgiveness in a marriage relationship?
What is the meaning of Matthew 6:14-15?
Submission – understanding – honor/respect – pray for each other!
Seek the Lord together and make Him the fortress/foundation of your marriage!
SATURDAY 5/16/20
Read 1 Peter 3:8-12
Ask the Lord to reveal to you the meaning of this passage and apply it to your life.
Pray for the service tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. – Drive-In Worship Service (weather permitting) or stream live on Huntsville FBC’s Facebook Page Sundays at 11:00 a.m.