How Now Shall We Live? (Part 1)

SERIES: GODLY LIVING IN A FOREIGN WORLD

MESSAGE: How Now Shall We Live? (Part 1)

TEXT: 1 Peter 1:13–16      

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. Live your life focused on God’s blessings at Christ’s return.
   (V. 13, 4:13; 1 John 3:1–3; Heb. 12:2–3)

   • By preparing your minds for action. (V. 13a)
     (Luke 12:35–40; Mat. 22:37)

   • By being self-controlled and alert.
     (1 Pet. 4:7, 5:8; Eph. 5:15–18)

2. Live a life of personal holiness. (Vv. 14–16)

   • By living obediently. (V. 14a)
     (John 14:23; 1 John 2:28–29, 3:1–3)

   • By living differently. (V. 14b)
     (Rom. 12:2; 1 Pet. 4:2–4; Lev. 18:2–4)

   • By living Godly. (Vv. 15–16)
     (2 Cor. 7:1; 2 Pet. 3:10–13; 1 Pet. 3:8–12) 

Take-Away Questions:

1. Is your mind focused on the coming of Jesus?

2. Is your mind focused on living a life that pleases Christ?

3. What is the controlling influence in your life? What moves you?

4. What is the passionate pursuit of your life?

5. Are you obeying Christ?

6. Are you living differently than the world?

7. Does your life resemble the God you say you believe in?