As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory … Continue reading Prayers for the Church Gathering July 21, 2024
Category: 1 Peter
We Have It, So Let’s Use It (Updated)
This post was originally published on November 11, 2020. It has been slightly edited and updated. The visit mentioned took place in October 2020. My family recently visited my parents for a week. My parents took my old toys out of the attic for my kids to enjoy. One of the things to come out … Continue reading We Have It, So Let’s Use It (Updated)
Blessed Be God!
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power … Continue reading Blessed Be God!
Christ Also Suffered
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 1 Peter 2:21 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but … Continue reading Christ Also Suffered
Not Home Yet
Our family arrived at our new house in Oklahoma this past Monday. After three days of travel and two nights in a hotel our 26 foot U-Haul and minivan backed into our new driveway. As I got out of our van I told the kids, "We are home!" There was excitement and curiosity as the … Continue reading Not Home Yet
We Have It, So Let’s Use It (Updated)
This post was originally published on November 11, 2020. It has been updated with discussion and review questions. My family recently visited my parents for a week. My parents took my old toys out of the attic for my kids to enjoy. One of the things to come out of the attic was an old … Continue reading We Have It, So Let’s Use It (Updated)
1 Peter 2:11-12 – The Hinge
Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul. Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. 1 Peter 2:11-12 Until … Continue reading 1 Peter 2:11-12 – The Hinge
1 Peter 1:1-2:10 Summary
Our church family has been studying the letter of 1 Peter. We just studied 1 Peter 2:13-17 this past Sunday. Review is incredibly important as we move through a book of the Bible, because it keeps everything in context. This past Sunday I gave a summary review of everything we have studied so far. I … Continue reading 1 Peter 1:1-2:10 Summary
Built on Christ the Living Cornerstone
1 Peter 2:4-10 I. The Lord Jesus Is the Living Cornerstone A. Rejected by Men (John 1:10-11) – reject= investigate and find wanting… B. God’s chosen and precious Stone C. Stands in the Scriptures• Isaiah 28:16 (v. 6)• Psalm 118:22 (v. 7)• Isaiah 8:14 (v. 8) II. There Are Two Possible Responses to the Lord … Continue reading Built on Christ the Living Cornerstone
A Firm Foundation
Lightly updated: October 14, 2022 "As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 2:4-5 … Continue reading A Firm Foundation








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