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The Cross and Spiritual Formation

1 Peter 2:24-25

September 18, 2022 • Rev. Jeremy A. McKeen • 1 Peter 2:24–25

Join us this week as we conclude another chapter in our study of 1 Peter. I’ve titled the message, “The Cross and Spiritual Formation,” because Peter teaches us a significant meaning and purpose of Jesus’ cross and also provides helpful imagery for understanding our spiritual growth—a daily rising, repairing, and returning in Christ.

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