1 Peter: Becoming Like Jesus

1 Peter Part 16: Vindication

February 23, 2025 • Gary Villa • 1 Peter 5:6–11

Gary Villa 1 Peter Becoming Like Jesus series Feb 23rd About the series - 1 Peter is a letter to 1st-century Christians living on the edges of the Roman Empire, whom Peter calls “exiles” or “strangers.” Though outsiders in society, they are insiders in God’s Kingdom, born into a living hope through Jesus' resurrection. Peter encourages them to rejoice in suffering, love deeply, and live holy lives. He challenges them to honor everyone, even those who treat them harshly, as they follow Jesus’ example. Underneath his encouragement and instruction is the underlying assumption that disciples of Jesus may share in his suffering, but they will also share in his resurrection! This series invites us to follow in Jesus’ footsteps, becoming like Jesus in our families, workplaces, and communities.

1 Peter Part 15: Become Examples

February 23, 2025 • David Tanner • 1 Peter 5:1–6

David Tanner 1 Peter Becoming Like Jesus series Feb 16th About the series - 1 Peter is a letter to 1st-century Christians living on the edges of the Roman Empire, whom Peter calls “exiles” or “strangers.” Though outsiders in society, they are insiders in God’s Kingdom, born into a living hope through Jesus' resurrection. Peter encourages them to rejoice in suffering, love deeply, and live holy lives. He challenges them to honor everyone, even those who treat them harshly, as they follow Jesus’ example. Underneath his encouragement and instruction is the underlying assumption that disciples of Jesus may share in his suffering, but they will also share in his resurrection! This series invites us to follow in Jesus’ footsteps, becoming like Jesus in our families, workplaces, and communities.

1 Peter Part 14: Discipline Yourselves

February 9, 2025 • David Tanner • 1 Peter 4:7–11

David Tanner 1 Peter Becoming Like Jesus series Feb 9th

1 Peter Part 13: Unjust Suffering as Union with Christ

February 2, 2025 • Gary Villa • 1 Peter 3:18–22

Gary Villa 1 Peter Becoming Like Jesus series Feb 2nd About the series - 1 Peter is a letter to 1st-century Christians living on the edges of the Roman Empire, whom Peter calls “exiles” or “strangers.” Though outsiders in society, they are insiders in God’s Kingdom, born into a living hope through Jesus' resurrection. Peter encourages them to rejoice in suffering, love deeply, and live holy lives. He challenges them to honor everyone, even those who treat them harshly, as they follow Jesus’ example. Underneath his encouragement and instruction is the underlying assumption that disciples of Jesus may share in his suffering, but they will also share in his resurrection! This series invites us to follow in Jesus’ footsteps, becoming like Jesus in our families, workplaces, and communities.

1 Peter Part 12: Unjust Suffering as Subversive Witness

January 26, 2025 • Toshi Jamang • 1 Peter 3:13–17

Toshi Jamang 1 Peter Becoming Like Jesus series Jan 26th

1 Peter Part. 11: Peter's Household Code

January 19, 2025 • 1 Peter 3:1–9

David Tanner 1 Peter Becoming Like Jesus series Jan 19th About the series - 1 Peter is a letter to 1st-century Christians living on the edges of the Roman Empire, whom Peter calls “exiles” or “strangers.” Though outsiders in society, they are insiders in God’s Kingdom, born into a living hope through Jesus' resurrection. Peter encourages them to rejoice in suffering, love deeply, and live holy lives. He challenges them to honor everyone, even those who treat them harshly, as they follow Jesus’ example. Underneath his encouragement and instruction is the underlying assumption that disciples of Jesus may share in his suffering, but they will also share in his resurrection! This series invites us to follow in Jesus’ footsteps, becoming like Jesus in our families, workplaces, and communities.

1 Peter Part 10: Institutional Authority

January 12, 2025 • Gary Villa • 1 Peter 2:11–17

Gary Villa 1 Peter Becoming Like Jesus series Jan 12th About the series - 1 Peter is a letter to 1st-century Christians living on the edges of the Roman Empire, whom Peter calls “exiles” or “strangers.” Though outsiders in society, they are insiders in God’s Kingdom, born into a living hope through Jesus' resurrection. Peter encourages them to rejoice in suffering, love deeply, and live holy lives. He challenges them to honor everyone, even those who treat them harshly, as they follow Jesus’ example. Underneath his encouragement and instruction is the underlying assumption that disciples of Jesus may share in his suffering, but they will also share in his resurrection! This series invites us to follow in Jesus’ footsteps, becoming like Jesus in our families, workplaces, and communities.

1 Peter Part 9: Living as Free People

November 17, 2024 • Toshi Jamang • 1 Peter 2:13–17

Toshi Jamang 1 Peter Becoming Like Jesus series Nov 17th About the series - 1 Peter is a letter to 1st-century Christians living on the edges of the Roman Empire, whom Peter calls “exiles” or “strangers.” Though outsiders in society, they are insiders in God’s Kingdom, born into a living hope through Jesus' resurrection. Peter encourages them to rejoice in suffering, love deeply, and live holy lives. He challenges them to honor everyone, even those who treat them harshly, as they follow Jesus’ example. Underneath his encouragement and instruction is the underlying assumption that disciples of Jesus may share in his suffering, but they will also share in his resurrection! This series invites us to follow in Jesus’ footsteps, becoming like Jesus in our families, workplaces, and communities.

1 Peter Part 8: The Temple of God

November 10, 2024 • Gary Villa • 1 Peter 2:1–12

Gary Villa 1 Peter Becoming Like Jesus series Nov 10th

1 Peter Part 7: The Family of God

November 3, 2024 • David Tanner

David Tanner 1 Peter Becoming Like Jesus series Nov 3rd About the series - 1 Peter is a letter to 1st-century Christians living on the edges of the Roman Empire, whom Peter calls “exiles” or “strangers.” Though outsiders in society, they are insiders in God’s Kingdom, born into a living hope through Jesus' resurrection. Peter encourages them to rejoice in suffering, love deeply, and live holy lives. He challenges them to honor everyone, even those who treat them harshly, as they follow Jesus’ example. Underneath his encouragement and instruction is the underlying assumption that disciples of Jesus may share in his suffering, but they will also share in his resurrection! This series invites us to follow in Jesus’ footsteps, becoming like Jesus in our families, workplaces, and communities.

1 Peter Part 6: Holiness

October 27, 2024 • Gary Villa

Gary Villa 1 Peter Becoming Like Jesus series Oct 27th

1 Peter Part 5: Salvation & Suffering

October 20, 2024 • David Tanner • 1 Peter 1:4–12

David Tanner 1 Peter Becoming Like Jesus series Oct 20th

1 Peter Part 2: Strangers and Family Members

September 29, 2024 • Gary Villa • 1 Peter 1:3, 1 Peter 2:17

Gary Villa 1 Peter Becoming Like Jesus series Sep 29th

1 Peter Part 4: What is Salvation?

October 13, 2024 • Toshi Jamang • 1 Peter 1:3–5

Toshi Jamang 1 Peter Becoming Like Jesus series Oct 13th

1 Peter Part 3: The Letter to Suffering Christians

October 6, 2024 • David Tanner • 1 Peter

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