Living as Exile: 1 Peter 5

As exiles, we live in this world as ambassadors of another Kingdom. 1 Peter 2:9-12

1 Peter 5:1-7

Kingdom leaders are to be examples of the character and servanthood of Jesus.

Mature apprentices of Jesus should also have apprentices.

1 Corinthians 11:1; Hebrews 13:17

Humility and mutual submission are foreign to the spirit of the world, yet integral for imitating the Spirit of Jesus. Ephesians 5:21; Romans 12:10; Philippians 2:3-5

1 Peter 5:8-14

We stay awake and alert by knowing the image of Christ so that we can detect counterfeitimages. 1 Peter 1:13

It’s easy to see “others” as adversaries and forget about our true enemy.

Ephesians 6:12; James 4:4-8;

We are formed and forged into a community of love through suffering.

We stand firm as exiles through our allegiance to Jesus and our dedication to His way. Revelation 12:11

Are we committed to complete devotion to Jesus’ Kingdom?

Here is the documentary Matt mentions about the church in Iran (Sheep Among Wolves v.2):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SAPOLKF59U