YOUR JANUARY 2025 SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDIES

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January 2025 Study #1

Small Group Bible Study: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Open It:

Icebreaker Question: Have you ever experienced a situation where a respectful or gentle approach resolved a conflict or won an argument? What happened?

Dig Into It:

1. Peter instructs wives to be submissive to their husbands, so that if any do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives (1 Peter 3:1-2). How does this approach demonstrate the power of influence through character and conduct rather than through direct persuasion?

2. He emphasizes the importance of inner beauty rather than external adornment for women (1 Peter 3:3-4). What values does this promote in terms of personal development and spiritual priorities?

3. Peter also addresses husbands, urging them to be considerate to their wives and to treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with them of the gracious gift of life (1 Peter 3:7). How does this guidance help to balance the dynamics within a marriage, recognizing both equality and distinct needs?

4. The passage mentions that husbands should honor their wives so that nothing will hinder their prayers (1 Peter 3:7). What does this suggest about the impact of relationship dynamics on spiritual life?

Reflect On It:

1. How can the principles of respect and gentle conduct be applied in your relationships, both romantic and otherwise?

2. Discuss how focusing on inner beauty and character can influence your personal life and interactions with others.

3. For those who are married, how do you strive to maintain balance and consideration in your relationship? What challenges have you faced, and how have you addressed them?

4. Reflect on the connection between how you treat your spouse and your spiritual life. How has your treatment of close relationships affected your spiritual disciplines or experiences?

5. In what ways can both men and women better support each other in their spiritual journeys, ensuring mutual growth and unhindered prayer?

Pray About It:

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your guidance on how to cultivate healthy and godly relationships. Help us to embody the virtues of humility, respect, and gentleness in all our interactions. Teach us to value inner beauty and character above external appearances. For those who are married, grant wisdom and patience to treat one another with the consideration and honor necessary for a thriving partnership. Strengthen all of our relationships so that they may reflect Your love and grace, and keep our spiritual lives fruitful and unhindered by relational discord. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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