Week of May 29, 2011

1. Read 1 Peter 3:13-22.
2. When have you been really afraid? What happened? How did you deal with your fear?
3. V. 14-15 was the focus of the sermon. As you recall, Father Mike's points when from the end of the phrase to the beginning. Peter tells us to sanctify Christ as Lord in our hearts. What does Jesus being Lord mean to you? How does a person make that happen for themselves?
4. Is there a place that is "sanctified" or sacred to you? Where is it?
5. How can Jesus be sanctified like that place, only in your heart?
6. What are some of the dangers of not giving Jesus enough reverence in your life?
7. In the Old Testament the "heart" was the center point of your self. Do you think there is such a place?
8. The thinking was that the heart was like a throne. If Jesus isn't sitting there, what or who else might be?
9. How would sanctifying Christ as Lord in your heart give you courage and calm?
10. Is there situation where you need more courage or calm? How can the Lord help? How can your group help?
11. Pray for one another....