Text: 1 Peter 5:1-11 – Peter writes, quoting Proverbs, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” We see a practical version of this in the story of the Pharisee and the tax collector. One is proud, one is humble. One leaves justified, one does not. As we look at our own lives, […]
Text: 1 Peter 4:1-19 – The Bible talks plenty about love, not as much about hospitality. We hear in 1 Peter that love covers a multitude of sins, and to show hospitality to one another. Hospitality literally means “love of a stranger.” As we also remember Thanksgiving this time of the year, we give thanks […]
Text: 1 Peter 3:8-22 – Peter writes, “in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.” We have a living hope because we believe in a […]
Text: 1 Peter 2:14-3:7 – If you are a little older, you might be able to easily sing the lyrics of the song. Or you may think about some comedian that talked about how he got “no respect.” Who is respect for? Is it earned? Is it freely given? If we use another word synonymous […]
Text: 1 Peter 2:1-12 – As we hear the stories of a number of team members who were a part of this trip, we keep in mind the words of Peter who tells us that we “are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may […]
Text: 1 Peter 1:3-25: God has done many great things for us. None of them more important than the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He did it for the forgiveness of our sins, and for our salvation. Yet, while we are here on this earth we go through many trials and temptations. And even […]
Text: Hebrews 13:1-21 – If you like to read, you might know that there are different categories of books: mystery, romance, fiction, science fiction, and even self-help. If you’ve ever read a self-help book it’s about improving yourself regarding whatever area the book is about (certain habits, characteristics, quirks, etc.). Sometimes as Christians, we want […]
Text: Hebrews: 12:1-24 – Hebrews tells us to “run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross…” We all have a race that we run, a marathon race of this life. Each […]
Text: Hebrews 11:17-19 – By faith, Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac…
Text: Hebrews 10:11-25, 32-39 – Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough? If so, how does that make you feel? Unworthy? Unloveable? Not worthy of the love of other people? Not worthy of the love of God? Even though we know the difference between right and wrong, we never are good enough for God, […]
