1 Peter: A Message to the Leaders

Life Group Questions 

1. Matt talked about the war. What thoughts do you have about this conflict and the opinions surrounding Israel? Was anything Matt pointed out new or foreign to you?  

1. Read Genesis 12:13, What does it look like to bless Israel without endorsing everything they do? 

   3. What is the difference between a deacon and an elder? Read Acts 6:1-4 and 1 Timothy 3:1-9. 

   
   

1. 4. Read 1 Peter 5:1-5. How does Peter demonstrate humility here? What is the most significant thing that Peter witnesses in Jesus’s life? Why are these two observations significant? 

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   5. What are the things that make an elder a good Shepherd? What have you noticed about the elders and New Hope that might be and encouragement to them? Consider designating one person from your group to communicate your love and appreciation one or more of the elders through a card or in person.