Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

EXILES: Once Upon a Time in ExilePastor Kent Landhuis THEME - We are called to transform relationships.TEXT - 1 Peter 3:1-12"Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming." ~ 1 Peter 1:13OUTLINEAct. 1. Every relationship needs transformation. * Genesis 3:1-24 * Genesis 4:1-9 “Where is your brother?”Act 2. Relationships raise the question, “Am I your keeper?” * Genesis 4:9b “Am I my brother’s keeper?” * Matthew 5:38-45Act 3. The Gospel transforms relationships. * 1 Peter 3:8-12 * Luke 23:34. “Father, forgive them.”NEXT STEPS1. Protect your spouse.2. Practice kindness and courtesy.3. Seek the good of others. GO DEEPER: Rules for Loving our Enemies1. Show genuine respectShow your enemies the genuine respect that every human being deserves. Learn to think of them with compassion and not contempt.2. Put yourself in their shoesPutting yourself in your enemy's shoes is one of the most effective ways to show love for t