Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Rachel Scott was the first person killed in the deadly rampage at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Facing death, Rachel, a known follower of Christ, was asked by the killers if she believed in God. When she answered yes, they shot her.
What would give a Christian the courage, especially [...]
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 4:1-11
To do the will of God is simply to do what God wants. A Christian, anxious to do the will of God (v2), is not consumed with selfish desires, but eagerly lives for the desires of God. Jesus said, “I always do what pleases God.” (John 8:29) He [...]
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 3:13-18
We believe in Jesus Christ because he is the way, the truth and the life; not because he promises a blessing-filled, pain free existence on earth - because he doesn’t. That’s called heaven, and we’re not there yet. The Christian life is not the easy way, it’s simply the [...]
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 3:8-12
Unity is a powerful force, especially in ministry. Jesus prayed for His disciples, “I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one. I am in them and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will [...]
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 3:1-7
Christian women are looking and longing for husbands that are spiritual leaders. Authentic, godly men, submitted to the authority of Christ who know how to gently lead and inspire. Men that will take responsibility to lead, provide for, and protect her in appropriate ways. Not men who demand [...]
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:18-25
Young or old, we all expect to be treated fairly, and when we’re not, we’re not very happy. It seems to be part of our DNA. The fact that we are wired this way is not surprising. Fairness is a biblical principle and an attribute of God (Deut. 32:4). God rules [...]
Scripture Reading and Reflection: 1 Peter 2:11-17
One of the most difficult challenges for Christians in the modern era is the politicizing of biblical topics related to morality. This is especially true of volatile social issues such as abortion and homosexuality, which stir deep emotions in many people, and have become the front lines of a [...]
Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:1-10
First thing every morning I drink a small glass of milk for a protein shot to the brain. I crave this little boost, because it improves my morning productivity. The pure spiritual milk in 1 Peter 2:2 is the word of God and is the key to our spiritual productivity and [...]
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Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 1:13-25
When we are born again, we are called to a new life (v23), a life characterized by personal holiness, reverence for God, and love for each other. God has redeemed us with the precious lifeblood of Jesus Christ, the sinless, spotless, Lamb of God. We now belong to him and we [...]
Scripture Reading and Reflection: 1 Peter 1:1-12
God has given us the privilege of being born again. This is something I needed to be reminded of. Those of us who have been Christians for a long time may not often think about the amazing privilege we have to be followers of Christ. The longer we [...]