1 Peter 4 Attitudes pleasing to God Key Verses: 1, 4, 8, 11, 17, There is something about physical suffering that binds people together. The military uses shared physical stresses to build unit cohesion and esprit de corps. When we train together in difficult conditions we join together in different ways than if we trainedContinue reading “Day 217”
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Day 216
1 Peter 3 Innocent conscience quiets foes Key Verses: 1, 4, 7, 8, 15, 18, Talk about a politically insensitive statement! At least that is the way verses like this get spun, in both directions. Remember that there were no chapter or verse interruptions when this letter was written. They were added in the 1550sContinue reading “Day 216”
Day 215
1 Peter 2 Respond like Christ’s example Key Verses: 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 24 Grow up! That is Peter’s message. He says we are to grow up into our salvation. What I hear him saying is that our salvation is bigger and more mature than we are. When we become Jesus-followers we are onlyContinue reading “Day 215”
Day 214
1 Peter 1 Trials prove your faith Key Verses: 1, 4, 12, 15-16, 19, 23 Chosen by the Spirit’s work to be obedient and set apart: this is the label placed on the identity of those who were to receive this letter. It is a pretty good label for us as well. At least itContinue reading “Day 214”
1 Peter – Day 214.00
First Peter 01. Trials prove your faith 02. Respond like Christ’s example 03. Innocent conscience quiets foes 04. Attitudes pleasing to God 05. Leaders to serve humbly Acrostic Theme: Trial Author: Peter the Apostle Date Written: 63-64AD Audience: Christians living in a wide area of the ancient world Key Verse: 2:11-12 Outline: Introduction (1:1-2) I.Continue reading “1 Peter – Day 214.00”
31Oct 2011 1 Peter 4:8
8Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. God’s love took care of our sins. Sometimes it can be hard to extend that love toward others, especially when we have been the object of injustice. But remember, Peter is writing to Jesus-followers, so why would we need to loveContinue reading “31Oct 2011 1 Peter 4:8”
30Oct 2011 1 Peter 3:7
7Husbands, in the same way, be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as hears with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. The problem of non-submissive wives (and I write this with great caution, choosing my wordsContinue reading “30Oct 2011 1 Peter 3:7”
29Oct 2011 1 Peter 2:11
11Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. When we sin, we are declaring war against our own soul! We are instigating a ‘friendly fire’ event. We are attacking ourselves. How counter-productive is that! Peter reminds us that we are onlyContinue reading “29Oct 2011 1 Peter 2:11”
28Oct 2011 1 Peter 1:20
20He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. In our world, when things seem so unreliable and unpredictable, it is good to know that the LORD is a long-range planner. Before creation, before the Fall, God knew His ultimate plan for Himself in Jesus.Continue reading “28Oct 2011 1 Peter 1:20”
26Dec 2010 1Peter 3:15
15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. The “in you” hope. Christianity is an “in you” faith. It is Christ “in you” who is the hope of glory. We mustContinue reading “26Dec 2010 1Peter 3:15”
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