| Clothing
Ourselves with Humility Introduction:A. 1 Peter 5:5-6 are words written by
“Peter, an aposNe of Jesus Christ” (1:1), in (likely) 62 or 63
A.D.B. Consider their significance, especially in light of Peter’s personal
past.I. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one anotherA.
Peter could remember the _1. Mark 9:30-50 – “Be at peace with one
another. ‘2. Mark 10:35-45 – “Even the Son of Man came not to be served
but to serve.”3. Luke 22:14-27 – “I am among you as the one who
serves.”B. But Peter could also remember the of Jesus (John 13:1-5).C.
Clothe (enkombOsasthe – to bind on) yourselves with humility
(tapeinophrosynen – lowlinessof mind) toward one another (Phil 2:3-5).II. For
God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humbleA. Peter could remember
the and _1. Matthew 16:21-28 – “You are not setting your mind on the
things of God,”2. Matthew 18:21-35 -“I do not say to you seven
times, but seventy times seven.’3. Matthew 26:30-35 – “You will all fall
away because of me this night.’4. Matthew 26:58-75 – “Before the rooster
crows, you will deny me three times.”B. But Peter could also remember
the grace of _1. Luke 22:31-32 – ‘When you have turned again, strengthen your
brothers.’2. Mark 16:1-8 – “Go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is
going before you to Galilee.”3. Isaiah 57:15; John 21:1-19- “Feed
my Iambs. Tend my sheep. Feed my sheep. Follow me.”III. Humble
yourselves under Ihe mighty hand of God so that allhe proper lime he may
exalt youA. Peter could remember the mighty of God.1. John 13:5-8 – ‘What I
am doing you do not understand now … “2. John 21:20-22 – “You
follow mel’B. But Peter also beHeved that at the proper time, God would him
(1 Pet 1:3-9).Invitation:A. When Jesus first called him, Peter fell and said,
“Depart from me, for I am a sinful man” (Luke 5:8).B. He grew to
ask with confidence, “Lord, to whom shall we go?” (John 6:68-69).C.
He boldly proclaimed the good news of that truth in Acts 2:36-39, an
invitation which still stands. |
