1 Peter 1:1-9 – 11th September 2005 
•	Rejoicing is clearly a major aspect of the life of the Christians to whom Peter writes (vv3, 6, 8).  What hinders your experience of rejoicing?
•	What is the “living hope” which excites Peter?  (vv3-5)  Does it excite you?  Explain you answer.
•	What does Peter say about trials? (vv6-7)  
o	Is God in control of them?
o	Should they make us sad?
o	What results should we expect in our lives?
•	Can you think of good and bad examples of Christians facing trials?  What makes a person respond well or badly?
•	IN verses 8-9 what characterises our attitude to Jesus?  How can we respond in this way?
•	“In the end it is the resilience of our happiness which will determine our fruitfulness as Christians”  Discuss this statement, and pray over it.

1 Peter 1:1-9 – 11th September 2005 
•	Rejoicing is clearly a major aspect of the life of the Christians to whom Peter writes (vv3, 6, 8).  What hinders your experience of rejoicing?
•	What is the “living hope” which excites Peter?  (vv3-5)  Does it excite you?  Explain you answer.
•	What does Peter say about trials? (vv6-7)  
o	Is God in control of them?
o	Should they make us sad?
o	What results should we expect in our lives?
•	Can you think of good and bad examples of Christians facing trials?  What makes a person respond well or badly?
•	IN verses 8-9 what characterises our attitude to Jesus?  How can we respond in this way?
•	“In the end it is the resilience of our happiness which will determine our fruitfulness as Christians”  Discuss this statement, and pray over it.

1 Peter 1:1-9 – 11th September 2005 
•	Rejoicing is clearly a major aspect of the life of the Christians to whom Peter writes (vv3, 6, 8).  What hinders your experience of rejoicing?
•	What is the “living hope” which excites Peter?  (vv3-5)  Does it excite you?  Explain you answer.
•	What does Peter say about trials? (vv6-7)  
o	Is God in control of them?
o	Should they make us sad?
o	What results should we expect in our lives?
•	Can you think of good and bad examples of Christians facing trials?  What makes a person respond well or badly?
•	IN verses 8-9 what characterises our attitude to Jesus?  How can we respond in this way?
•	“In the end it is the resilience of our happiness which will determine our fruitfulness as Christians”  Discuss this statement, and pray over it.