Marked Different

Marked Different | 1 Peter 2:11-25 
Pastor Blake Hanson | 2.2.22 

1 Peter 2:9 (NIV) But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

If you’re a Jesus follower the world will view you differently, accept that viewpoint. 

Four words that mark us as different… 

1. . (v11-12)

1 Peter 2:11–12 (NIV) Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

How we’re different: Eternal Perspective 

How we make a difference: Our eternal perspective leads to good choices. 

2. (v13-17) 

1 Peter 2:13–17 (NIV) Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves. Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.

How we’re different: Freedom includes submission

How we make a difference: We submit to our authorities. 

3. (v18-22)

1 Peter 2:18–22 (NIV) Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God. But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.”

How we’re different: Embrace suffering. 

How we make a difference: Through our suffering we show Jesus. 

4.   (v23-25)

1 Peter 2:23–25 (NIV) When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

How we’re different: Trust God

How we make a difference: We trust God’s ultimate plan. 

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