POWER of The SUFFERING Christ in 1 PETER.

Every chapter of 1Peter has a reference to the suffering of Christ. By looking at these we can see the POWER of His suffering as we face similar difficulties in the Christian’s life.

1. P-PRECIOUS. 1:19 Precious Blood Shed.
   1. Type Passover Ex 12:5; Joh 1:29,36; 1Co 5:7;
   1. Purchased with Acts 20:28;
   1. forgiveness, redemption Eph 1:7;
   1. His own blood Heb 9:12,14;
2. O-OBSERVE (follow) His Example. 2:21 Example to follow.
   1. deny self, take up cross Mt 16:24;
   1. leaving an example Joh 13:15;
   1. this mind Php 2:5;
   1. living godly in Christ 2Ti 3:12;
   1. walk as He walked. 1Jo 2:6
3. W-WATER. 3:18-22 Through Christ’s DBR, through Water.
   1. DEATH. Ro 5:6 in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
   1. BURIAL. 1Co 15:4 And that he was buried,
   1. ROSE AGAIN, 1Cor 15:4; Ac 2:32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.
   1. ANTITYPE. Noah’s Ark. saved by water.
4. E-EXCEEDING JOY. 4:12-16 Exceeding Joy when Glory revealed after suffering.
   1. Ac 5:41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
   1. 2Tim 2:12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him:
   1. Mat 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
5. R-REVEALED. 5:1-4 Returning, Revealed, Really Happened.
   1. v1; Glory that shall be REVEALED
   1. v2; but of a ready mind;
   1. v3; responsibility, ensample; entrusted with.
   1. v4; ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.