Chapter 5 is the final chapter in the book of 1 Peter. In the last 5 sessions of this series on 1 Peter, we meditated on the reward of Christ, holiness, love, submission and suffering. In this last chapter, we have a final word to bring it all together in the context of the church … More 1 Peter P6 – Leadership and Submission to God
Back in the days of the Constantine’s Roman Empire, martyrdom was held in high regard. Persecution of Christians was widespread, yet the thrill of martyrdom swept through the community. Some Christians began actively seeking out martyrdom, deeming it to be a glorious prize. They demanded to be killed and some even committed various acts of … More 1 Peter P5 – Suffering in the Right Perspective
Submission – the word inspires varied perceptions amongst people. For some, it represents weakness before a more dominant or confident person. For others, submission is beautiful, a mark of wisdom and strength. The views are contrary but key lies in who, or what we perceive our submission to be to. A coerced submission is oppression, … More 1 Peter P4 – The Strength of Submission
I love fellowship – I love hearing people share their testimonies, I love worshipping and praying together with others, I love sharing my own experiences of God. I love my own quiet times with the Lord, and there are things He says which are not for sharing. However, there are many revelations of God or … More 1 Peter P3 – Love in the Bigger Picture
We are given instruction to live lives holy before the Lord. Under the Old Testament covenant, there were strict regulations that the Israelites obeyed – items of clothing to be worn by the priests, steps to offer various sacrifices, penalties for wrongdoing. I read these laws and cannot remember them all! Yet, the way the … More 1 Peter P2 – Mirror of Holiness
1 Peter exhorts us to live like Christ, following His example and keeping our eyes on Him – His glory and His grace are shared with us. In particular, Peter picks some very relevant examples to explain what it means to live in love, humility and obedience to God the Father. He uses Jesus as … More 1 Peter P1 – The Reward of Christ
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