130203 Honoring Christ the Lord in Our Hearts

SUNDAY MORNING  (February 3rd)•  1 Peter 3:8-22 - Honoring Christ the Lord in Our HeartsIs there any significance to the first word in 3:8-"Finally"?Why is it vital that disciples of Christ have (3:8):Unity of mind?Sympathy? Brotherly love? Tender  hearts? Humility of mind?What difference does it make if I "repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling" (3:9)?Why, in contrast, is the choice to "bless" always the better choice?In 3:10-12, Peter cites Psalm 34:12-16. In your own words, what is being communicated in thoseancient poetic phrases?Why would the Holy Spirit find it important to encourage Christians not to be afraid in 3:13-14?In everyday terms, what practical impact does honoring "Christ the Lord as holy" have (3:15)?Why is it important for disciples of Christ to "always" be "prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks [us] for a reason for the hope that is in [us]" (3:15-17)?In your own words, how would you convey the truths revealed in 3:18-22?