October 30, 2022 • Dr. Steve Crane • 1 Peter 5:10–14
Dr. Crane shares Peter's closing salutation, encouraging believers to stand firm for the gospel, remember their identity in Christ, and rest in the promise of the coming peace of God.
How to Encounter a Lion
October 23, 2022 • Dr. Steve Crane • 1 Peter 5:8–11
Dr. Crane reminds us that Christians have a spiritual adversary who wants to destroy us. Believers must recognize the danger, resist his methods, and rely on God to resist his attacks.
September 25, 2022 • Dr. Steve Crane • 1 Peter 5:1–4
Dr. Crane shows the responsibilities, character traits, and rewards of Christian leadership.
When Suffering Comes
September 18, 2022 • Dr. Steve Crane • 1 Peter 4:12–19
Dr. Crane encourages us to respond to suffering in a way which glorifies God, and helps us grow to maturity in Christ. Suffering should be neither surprising nor strange to believers, but God will bless us and care for us as we learn to rejoice in our suffering.
Christian Exhortations
September 11, 2022 • Dr. Steve Crane • 1 Peter 4:7–11
Dr. Crane exhorts us to live a vital life through disciplined and watchful prayer, earnest love, hospitality without grumbling, and serving that glorifies God.
Armor Up
September 4, 2022 • Dr. Steve Crane • 1 Peter 4:1–7
Dr. Crane encourages us that suffering for doing right can be an investment to keep us from sinning and to make our prayers more effective.
Victory In Christ
August 28, 2022 • Dr. Steve Crane • 1 Peter 3:18–22
Dr. Crane reminds us that our salvation is in Jesus, who died once and for all, his resurrection claimed victory over the grave and he is seated at the right hand of God.
Marks of Maturity
August 21, 2022 • Dr. Steve Crane • 1 Peter 3:13–17
Dr. Crane shows Peter's five marks of maturity: an eagerness to do good, a willingness to suffer, a devotion to Jesus, sharing hope with gentleness and respect, and having a pure conscience.
Life That Matters
July 31, 2022 • Dr. Steve Crane • 1 Peter 3:8–12
Dr. Crane shows how we can live a life that matters by having the right attitude toward others, the right response to evil, and the right incentive of obtaining a blessing from God.
The Power of Submission
July 24, 2022 • Dr. Steve Crane • 1 Peter 2:13–25, 1 Peter 3:1–7
Dr. Crane affirms how submitting to others in our lives brings about personal growth, honors God, and helps our witness to others.
How to Live as Strangers
July 17, 2022 • Dr. Steve Crane • 1 Peter 2:11–12
Dr. Crane reminds us that believers live as strangers in this world, and need to abstain from evil desires, live honorable lives, and let others see the difference God makes in their lives.
Answering the Questions of Life
July 10, 2022 • Dr. Steve Crane • 1 Peter 2:9–10
Dr. Crane answers the questions of life by reminding us that we are made by God, chose by God, and belong to God. Only when we discover who God says we are, can we find answers to fundamental questions of life.
A Firm Foundation
June 12, 2022 • Dr. Steve Crane • 1 Peter 2:4–8
Dr. Crane reminds believers to put their trust in Jesus, the solid rock; to stand together as God's temple; to worship with our whole being; and to understand that the world will object, just as they oppose Jesus.
Spiritual Fitness
June 5, 2022 • Dr. Steve Crane • 1 Peter 2:1–3
In this passage, Peter tells his readers that they must rid themselves of evil, crave the pure word of God, and grow spiritually.
