The Good Life

Notes from Ky Martin's sermon on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Sermon text: 1 Peter 3:1-7 A wife who submits to her husband: May win him to Christ “We also see a connection with the counsel given to slaves in that both wives and slaves were under authority, and these authorities were liable to oppress those under them.” -Thomas Schreiner The phrase “without a word” means wives should refrain from badgering their husbands about their need for conversion. Thomas R. Schreiner Is submitting to God Submission pre-dates man “Women need to stop being so offended about being asked to submit to an equal. Christ did not consider it robbery to humble himself and submit to an equal, and neither should we.” -Rebekah Merkle Submission is grounded in creation order 1 Cor. 11:7-9 "For a man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God, but woman is the glory of man. 8 For man was not made from woman, but woman from man. Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man" “So we see that the submissive wife—far from being the weak-willed woman our culture portrays, is actually a model of inner strength. By Gods’ grace, she has conquered this opposition within her own heart.” - Carolyn Mahaney Is precious to God Proverbs 25:15 "With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone." 1 Peter 2:21,23 "For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps…When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly." Husbands: Lead with understanding Honor your wife. Discipleship Questions: Why does our culture balk so hard at the idea of wives submitting to their husbands? Has that influence crept into the church? Wives, what are the practical blessings you’ve found in submitting to your husbands? What does a “gentle and quiet” spirit look like? Why are wives referred to as “weaker vessels”? Husbands, what are some practical ways in which you can show honor and understanding to your wives?

Notes from Lance Shumake's sermon on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Sermon text: 1 Peter 2:18-25 God made the world with a purpose and a plan We should even submit to unjust leaders Romans 13:1–2 [1] Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. [2] Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. “Our submission should be voluntary. We should yield to leaders, rather than making them force their will on us. We yield to people, laws, and institutions that have authority because the Lord placed them over us. He ordains the leaders, teachers, and parents who govern the world under him.” —Daniel M. Doriani, 1 Peter We should submit with all respect God rewards those who suffer unjustly Luke 6:32–35 [32] “If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. [33] And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. [34] And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. [35] But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. God uses the suffering to make us more like Jesus “Jesus’ example teaches us that it can be best to absorb a blow. Imagine the result if we laid down our rights. Marriage disputes would fade. How can two people quarrel if both give up their rights and live a cruciform life? Church life would improve if people refused to become angry when they (or their child) did not get their way. Peace would flourish if we refused to take offense.” —Daniel M. Doriani, 1 Peter Following Jesus’ example —He did not sin by actions or words —He did not retaliate or threaten —He trusted God who judges justly Jesus is more than our example in his suffering; he is our savior Discipleship Questions: What makes it hard sometimes to embrace God’s purpose and plan in all things? What are some situations where you should NOT submit to authority? Describe a time when you had to submit to unjust leadership? How do we submit to unjust leadership with respect? What does that look like? How does the promise of God’s reward help us submit in this way? In what ways can you follow Jesus’ example as you submit to bad leaders? How does the gospel (Jesus’ death and resurrection) help you follow in His steps?