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1Peter: Living HopeGive & Take: 1Peter 3:1-7September 13, 2015Please turn to 1Peter 3:1-7 Michael\u2019s Personal Goal: to accept the reality that we all need graceV 7: \u201cTo be heirs together of the grace of life\u201d (ref. Galatians 5:13) App: To practice treating one another as equal partners of God\u2019s gift of new life 5 QuestionsQuestion 1: Wives submitting to husbands? It\u2019s really about mutual submission (ref. Ephesians 5:21)Question 2: Fear? With Christ we don\u2019t have to fear when doing the God-honoring thingApp: Take the risk of serving others for Jesus\u2019 sakeQuestion 3: Why does Peter use more words when addressing wives? His words were radical in their day, requiring greater explanation for the sake of both men and women Question 4: Adornment?App: Invest more time beautifying your inner personQuestion 5: Women as weaker vessel? This is not about one being inferior to another, but about a man learning to treasure his wifeApp: Make it your mission to raise the value of othersTake some challenges1.Write down four things you appreciate about a spouse, family member or friend and share them with that person 2.Meditate on 1Peter 3:1-7 this week; consider something about yourself that needs to change in relation to your spouse or loved one 3.If you\u2019re struggling in a marriage or other relationship find a mentor who might help youWhat is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?