Introduction:

I. Spiritual Advice to _________ – v. 1-6

A.________________ – v. 1 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives,

Underline the words, “wives, likewise,” – The word “submissive” here is a military term and it means “to place under ________.”

We practice submission every day of our lives. Examples:

B. Chase _________ – v. 2 when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear.

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I Peter 3:1-7

The ESV renders this verse like this: “when they see your respectful and pure conduct.”

The Greek word for “won” is a business term, and it carries the idea “to make a profit”.

The word “fear” in this verse means -

C. _______ from the heart – v. 3-4 Do not let your adornment be merely outward--arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel-- rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.

Who do you dress for?

Verse 3 is how ______ to dress. Verse 4 is ______ to dress.

Dr. Warren Wiersbe writes,

D.________ God – v. 5 For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands,

E. Seek to do _______ – v. 6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any terror.

Here we have an example from one of the early women of the Bible – Sarah. What does this verse teach women today? Check out these truths:2

II. Spiritual advice to ___________ – v. 7 Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.

Once again, I draw your attention to the two words, “Husbands, likewise,” – Underline those words. They are telling the husband that he too is to follow the _________ of Jesus Christ in humility and obedience.

Marriages would be so different if we all followed the example of Jesus Christ.

A. ________ with your wife with understanding Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.

The word “dwell” means that a husband is to ______ with his wife.

A wise husband will seek to become a __________ of his wife.

A. _________ your wife as a weaker vessel

Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.

B. See yourselves as _______ together of the grace of life

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Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.

Heirs together of the grace of life! It won’t get _______ than this!

Here is a key: _______ the Lord together.

C. ________ for your wife Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.

III. A word to ________ and ______________ – v. 1-7

Why do you think Peter spoke to wives and husbands in this section of Scripture? This one statement:

Wives and husbands are to become _______

Conclusion: I want to wrap up this message with some questions for both wives and husbands to think about. Here they are: (See extra handout with 12 questions)

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