As Peter closes out his letter, he discusses the devil. We can fall into two errors concerning the devil: either we are dismissive and sceptical of the devil’s existence, or we’re hyper-focused on him. Peter affirms the devil is real and gives clear instructions for resisting him and living in freedom.
Read MoreOur society seems to have more anxiety now than ever before. Like a heavy weight we’re carrying around with us, it slows us down and immobilizes our lives. But God doesn’t want you to live with debilitating anxiety, and He shows us how to overcome it.
Read MorePeter reminds us about the consequences of pride, and the blessings of humility. But how do you become humble? It only comes through making daily, deliberate choices to humble ourselves.
Read MoreIt’s easy to think that spiritual gifts are only for a select few. But Peter explains that God has given each of us spiritual gifts: special abilities that help the church flourish. So how do you know what your spiritual gift is? And how do you make use of it? Knowing and using your spiritual gifts are critical to help you fulfill your unique role in the church.
Read MoreOne of the biggest questions we have is why do we suffer? The Bible has much to say on the topic, but the greatest truth is we have a Saviour who suffered. Through His incarnation and death no the cross, Jesus experienced life — and suffering — just as we do. So when we encounter suffering, we can always turn to Jesus who understands better than anyone else.
Read MorePeter tells us to always be ready to explain our hope as a believer. But before we can explain our hope, we must be hopeful ourselves. But how does hope show up in our lives? And what do you do if you’re feeling utterly hopeless?
Read MoreMost homes and organizations have ‘house rules’ that govern how they relate to each other. In 1 Peter 3, Peter sets out the house rules for the church. But he doesn’t start with a bunch of dos and don’ts, instead he addresses the 5 heart attitudes that are the foundation for genuine Christian community.
Read MoreAnyone who has been married can tell you that no marriage is easy. It takes hard work. Peter give practical counsel to husbands and wives about how Christians are to treat their spouses in order for a marriage to flourish.
Read MoreThere is no shortage of advice these days about love, sex, marriage, and family. The Bible also has advice that we ought to pay attention to — because as the creator and designer of marriage, God knows better than anyone how it works best. We look at what the Bible has to say about how husbands and wives can relate to one another in order for a marriage to flourish.
Read MoreOne of the most common descriptions of God in the Bible is as our Shepherd. It’s a comforting metaphor, but what does it really mean? How is Jesus our Good Shepherd?
Read MoreWe all want as much personal autonomy as possible, which means that we often struggle with human authority. Peter acknowledges this struggle by discussing at length how Christians should respond to the authorities in our lives. He challenges us to follow the example of Jesus by not rebelling but instead submitting to human authority, while trusting in the ultimate authority of God.
Read MoreHow should Christians respond to government authority? Surprisingly, Peter challenges us to submit to governing authorities and to honour the king. That’s the opposite of what most of us want to do, especially in the midst of our current political environment. So why does he ask us to submit, and what does that look like? What if the government is corrupt or the leadership is evil? What then?
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