To this you were called

This Sunday Pastor Tom will preach on 1 Peter 2:18-21:

Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is 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. (NIV)

Here are some study questions to help prepare for the sermon:

1. Read Leviticus 25.  How do these rules about redemption of slaves pre-figure our condition in Christ?
2. Read Ephesians 6.  Compare what Paul says here to what Peter says in this week’s text.
3. Read Romans 14.  What application does Paul make for all of us using slave and master?