Living Out the Life of Christ with our Families

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Living Out the Life of Christ with our Families

1 Peter 2: 18 - 3:7

June 16, 2019 • Dr. Mark Strauss

Peter continues his instruction on how to live as Christ-followers in an often alien and hostile pagan society. Just as Jesus suffered in order to bring us salvation, so our suffering in the world can produce healing and redemption through the example we set for others.

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To the Elders & the Flock & Final Greetings

July 14, 2019 • Dr. Jeannine Brown

Returning to the topic of the Christian community’s care for each other, Peter emphasizes the ways leaders and followers are to seek not status but service.

Suffering for Being a Christian

July 7, 2019 • Dr. Jeannine Brown

In this passage, Peter sums up key themes from his letter to Christians in Asia Minor. They should not be surprised by the suffering they are experiencing but are encouraged to see it through the lens of Christ’s own suffering.

Standing Firm in the End Times

June 30, 2019 • Brad Lichtman

Just as Christ suffered, so shall we, for the sake of righteousness. We need to put aside worldly behaviors, even at the risk of being ostracized by others, including those with whom we are close.