Passage: 1 Peter 5:5b-14 This morning, we wrap up our study in the timely book of 1 Peter. Having written to prepare his readers for the persecution and opposition that would come, Peter now concludes with several timely instructions that serve both to summarize the main themes of his letter and to equip the church […]

Passage: 1 Peter 5:1-5a

Passage: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Being in God’s will does not mean you will avoid suffering. Rather, it almost guarantees you will be called to suffer for the name of Jesus. The question isn’t whether we will face suffering or persecution but whether we will be faithful in the midst of it. In our text for […]

Passage: 1 Peter 4:7-11 The hope of Jesus’ return is an essential part of what we as believers need in order to lead God-honoring lives. The anticipation of the Lord’s return must have an impact on Christian conduct in the here and now. Facing suffering and yet inspired by hope, Christians are called to band […]

Passage: 1 Peter 4:1-6 Suffering is a necessary part of the Christian life. While we don’t go looking for it, the fact that we do suffer for Christ and for righteousness’ sake serves both as a litmus test for our faith and as a pointer to our ultimate hope.

Passage: 1 Peter 3:18-22 Persecution may be inevitable for the Christian, but Peter doesn’t leave us hopeless. Instead, he shows us how Christ’s ministry enables us to persevere.

Passage: 1 Peter 3:13-17