Serventes pegando no batente - REV. GUILHERME ALCÂNTARA

How Should a Christian Respond When Suffering Unjustly? In 1 Peter 2:18–25, the apostle Peter presents one of the most profound biblical reflections on suffering, submission, service, and perseverance. Writing to persecuted and marginalized Christians, he teaches that the believer's response to injustice should not be guided by rebellion, but by conscience toward God, by the example of Christ, and by the assurance of our salvation. In this message, we learn that Jesus is not only our perfect example but also our substitute. He suffered unjustly, bore our sins on the cross, and opened the way for us to live righteously. The exposition also shows how our identity as citizens of heaven transforms the way we face difficulties, persecution, and challenges at work, in our families, and in society. A powerful reflection on Christian service, perseverance, suffering, biblical submission, and the hope found in Christ. INFORMATION: Pastor: GUILHERME ALCÂNTARA Passage: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Series: Christians: a building under construction #ipsantoamaro #presbyterian CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Jesus: our reason for living 00:08 – Reading of 1 Peter 2:18–25 02:11 – Opening prayer 02:52 – Are you willing to serve? 03:21 – A culture that wants to be served, but not to serve 04:03 – When service depends on recognition 04:49 – Servants of God everywhere 05:36 – Family, work, church and society: serving the Lord 05:44 – The meaning of the word “servant” 06:16 – The context of servants in Peter's time 07:20 – How to respond to injustice and hostility? 08:01 – Why does God demand submission? 08:30 – First reason: conscience toward God 09:02 – The injustices of the workplace 10:20 – Obedience even in the face of difficult bosses 10:41 – The meaning of the word “scoliosis” 11:23 – Why endure unjust situations? 11:49 – We are strangers in this world 12:17 – The problem of low tolerance for frustration 12:47 – The danger of seeking complete happiness in this world 13:21 – Christians without power and without protection 14:19 – The suffering of the first Christians 15:05 – How does a Christian respond to unjust suffering? 15:28 – Our citizenship comes from heaven 16:08 – Foreigners with temporary visas in this world 16:47 – The hope that only the gospel offers 18:01 – Remembering who we are and where our treasure is 18:41 – Do not place your hope in this world 19:19 – Suffering for the love of God 19:54 – Perseverance in the midst of injustice 20:39 – Suffering while doing good pleases God 21:01 – Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake 21:28 – Suffering should not be sought 22:19 – There is grace for those who suffer while doing good 22:56 – How to glorify God in pain 23:36 – God deserves obedience above all 24:05 – Faithfulness in the midst of trials 24:52 – You are responsible for your actions, not those of others 25:34 – Suffering as an opportunity for witness 26:31 – When ethics It brings harm 27:09 – The limit of Christian submission 27:37 – Suffering to please God 28:04 – The Lord of lords will judge all things 28:45 – Second reason: the example of Jesus Christ 29:19 – Peter's response to suffering 29:36 – Christ crucified: the answer to injustice 30:31 – The Lord of the universe subjected to men 31:55 – The story of “The Hiding Place” 33:19 – Jesus also suffered public humiliation 35:18 – Jesus as our supreme model 35:41 – The meaning of the word “hippogrammos” 36:01 – The illustration of the calligraphy notebook 37:10 – Christ drew the lines, we follow the outline 40:15 – First the substitution, then the example 40:46 – You are not saved by imitating Jesus 41:23 – Jesus is Savior before He is Example 42:14 – Following Jesus is a fruit of salvation 44:34 – How to react to slander and injustice 45:18 – Jesus did not retaliate against his offenders 45:56 – The Christian call to sacrifice 46:21 – The cup that the disciples would also drink 46:58 – Whoever wants to be first must serve 47:24 – Many want honor, few want to serve 47:50 – Jesus washed the disciples' feet 49:41 – Third reason: our conversion to Christ 52:01 – The Supreme Shepherd found us 53:32 – Hearing and obeying the Shepherd's voice 53:50 – We work for the Lord 54:19 – Three reasons for Christian submission 54:35 – Look back: see the cross 54:46 – Look up: see the righteous judge 55:13 – Serving God by serving others 55:27 – Prayer Final Subscribe to receive our new sermons and lessons: https://bit.ly/yt-ipsantoamaro RECEIVE DIRECTLY: Telegram Channel: http://bit.ly/ipsa-telegram (Recommended) Subscribe to Podcast: https://bit.ly/ipsa-podcast Subscribe to Newsletter: http://bit.ly/ipsa-email MORE INFORMATION Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ipsantoamaro Website: http://www.ipsantoamaro.com.br