Where is mutual affection lived out? Everyday 1 Peter 3:8 Where does mutual affection get tested? When we’re 1 Peter 3:9 What does mutual affection do? It gives what we don’t 1 Peter 3:9-11 Why can mutual affection do that? Because we receive what we didn’t 1 Peter 3:9 What makes this possible? Knowing God is 1 Peter 3:12 Questions for Further Reflection & Discussion Tell about a time someone unexpectedly showed you kindness when they didn't have to. Why has that moment stayed with you? Read 1 Peter 3:8-12 and review the sermon outline. What stood out to you from the Sunday message? Peter lists five qualities in verse 8 before talking about conflict in verse 9. Which one stands out to you the most? Why? The sermon suggested that mutual affection is most clearly revealed when we're wronged. Why do you think hurt has a way of exposing what's really in our hearts? Which of these statements challenges you most? Why? Mutual affection is lived in everyday relationships. Mutual affection is tested when we're wronged. Mutual affection gives what we don't owe. Mutual affection remembers we've received what we didn't earn. Mutual affection trusts that God is attentive. Peter quotes Psalm 34 to describe the blessed life. How is biblical blessing different from simply having an easy life? Is there someone in your life you've been tempted to “repay” instead of bless? Without sharing unnecessary details, what would blessing that person actually look like?