1. What does Peter mean when he starts this passage with “therefore”?
  2. What is the “same understanding” we should arm ourselves with?
  3. How is it that the one who suffers in the flesh is “finished with sin”?
  4. Why do you think the world (Gentiles in our text), are surprised when we don’t join them in their wild living?
  5. Why do you think Peter uses the word “flood” to describe the wild living of the Gentiles?
  6. How do you feel about the fact that we will all stand to be judged by God one day?
  7. Why is God’s judgement of mankind part of his love?
  8. What does Peter mean with v6?
  9. In what ways are you currently living well according to God’s standards? In what ways not?
  10. How can you take one step to a more holy life today according to our text?
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