As the Year Ends

1 Pet. 4:7-11

7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:7-11

Christians Addressed by Peter

Christians Addressed by Peter• They were suffering – 1 Pet. 4:13

12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;

13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

1 Pet. 4:12-13

Christians Addressed by Peter• They were suffering – 1 Pet. 4:13

• They were blasphemed – 1 Pet. 4:14

12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;

13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.

1 Pet. 4:12-14

Christians Addressed by Peter• They were suffering – 1 Pet. 4:13

• They were blasphemed – 1 Pet. 4:14

• They were to endure trials – 1 Pet. 4:12

12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;

13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.

1 Pet. 4:12-14

Christians Addressed by Peter• They were suffering – 1 Pet. 3:13

• They were blasphemed – 1 Pet. 3:14

• They were to endure trials – 1 Pet. 4:12

• They were suffering as Christians – 4:16

14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.

15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people's matters.

16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.

1 Pet. 4:14-16

Christians Addressed by Peter• They were suffering – 1 Pet. 3:13

• They were blasphemed – 1 Pet. 3:14

• They were to endure trials – 1 Pet. 4:12

• They were suffering as Christians – 4:16

• They were at the end of all things – 4:7

7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

1 Pet. 4:7

Christians Addressed by Peter• They were suffering – 1 Pet. 3:13

• They were blasphemed – 1 Pet. 3:14

• They were to endure trial – 1 Pet. 4:12

• They were suffering as Christians – 4:16

• They were at the end of all things – 4:7

Not the end of the world, but the end of Judaism—see Matt. 24:2, 6, 33, 34

Christians Facing the End

Christians Facing the End• The end of Judaism

Christians Facing the End• The end of Judaism

• The end of America

Christians Facing the End• The end of Judaism

• The end of America

• The end of the world, return of Jesus

Christians Facing the End• The end of Judaism

• The end of America

• The end of the world, return of Jesus

• The end of any period in your life—2010

Christians Facing the End• The end of Judaism

• The end of America

• The end of the world, return of Jesus

• The end of any period in your life—2010

The lesson is the same–some matters always take on importance at every end

As This Year Ends

As This Year Ends• Pray seriously—1 Pet. 4:7

7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:7-11

As This Year Ends• Pray seriously—1 Pet. 4:7

• Passionate love—1 Pet. 4:8

7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:7-11

As This Year Ends• Pray seriously—1 Pet. 4:7

• Passionate love—1 Pet. 4:8

• Passionate love—covers sin—1 Pet 4:8

7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:7-11

As This Year Ends• Pray seriously—1 Pet. 4:7

• Passionate love—1 Pet. 4:8

• Passionate love—covers sin—1 Pet 4:8

• Passionate hospitality—1 Pet. 4:9

7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:7-11

As This Year Ends• Pray seriously—1 Pet. 4:7

• Passionate love—1 Pet. 4:8

• Passionate love—covers sin—1 Pet 4:8

• Passionate hospitality—1 Pet. 4:9

• Persistence in using gifts—1 Pet. 4:10-11

7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:7-11

As This Year Ends• Pray seriously—1 Pet. 4:7

• Passionate love—1 Pet. 4:8

• Passionate love—covers sin—1 Pet 4:8

• Passionate hospitality—1 Pet. 4:9

• Persistence in using gifts—1 Pet. 4:10-11

• Proclamation of His word—1 Pet. 4:11

7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:7-11

As This Year Ends• Pray seriously—1 Pet. 4:7

• Passionate love—1 Pet. 4:8

• Passionate love—covers sin—1 Pet 4:8

• Passionate hospitality—1 Pet. 4:9

• Persistence in using gifts—1 Pet. 4:10-11

• Proclamation of His word—1 Pet. 4:11

• Perseverance in glorifying Jesus—4:11

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7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:7-11

Becoming a Christian Today

Becoming a Christian Today

• Believe in Him Mark 16:16

Becoming a Christian Today

• Believe in Him Mark 16:16

• Repent (turn from sin) Acts 17:30

Becoming a Christian Today

• Believe in Him Mark 16:16

• Repent (turn from sin) Acts 17:30

• Confess Christ Rom. 10:9

Becoming a Christian Today

• Believe in Him Mark 16:16

• Repent (turn from sin) Acts 17:30

• Confess Christ Rom. 10:9

• Baptized to be saved Acts 22:16

Becoming a Christian Today

• Believe in Him Mark 16:16

• Repent (turn from sin) Acts 17:30

• Confess Christ Rom. 10:9

• Baptized to be saved Acts 22:16

Added to His Kingdom, His Church

Becoming a Christian Today

• Believe in Him Mark 16:16

• Repent (turn from sin) Acts 17:30

• Confess Christ Rom. 10:9

• Baptized to be saved Acts 22:16

Added to His Kingdom, His Church

• Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10