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)
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
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
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
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
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
Father, Our souls have been purified by obedience to Your eternal Gospel to serve as Your priests. Part of this priestly duty is to love our brothers and sisters in Christ with a love that is not hypocritical. When we love our brothers and sisters in sincerity it is a priestly act of worship to … Continue reading Prayer from 1 Peter 1:22-25
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. … Continue reading Prayer from 1 Peter 1:1-2
Peter writes on Christ's behalf, An apostle by Jesus' call; To exiles of God's own choosing, He foreknew and loved you all. To obey our Lord Jesus Christ The Spirit set you apart, And to be sprinkled with His blood, For you are close to God's heart. May grace ever increase to you, In the … Continue reading Peter’s Greeting – A Poem
Here is an outline of 1 Peter 4:7-11. Our church family is learning about serving the Lord and His church, using the spiritual gifts that He has given to each one of us. I pray this is an encouragement and help for you! 1 Peter 4:7-11: Living in Light of the End Peter said that … Continue reading Living in Light of the End – 1 Peter 4:7-11
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