Shepherds for His Flock - Luke 6:12-19
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Jesus establishes the pattern of caring for his sheep through his appointed shepherds.
Read MoreTwo Crowns - 1 Peter 5:1-4 , Deuteronomy 17:14-20 , John 21:15-19
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Those who wish to be leaders in God’s house must serve with no view to personal gain.
Read MoreFiery Trials - 1 Peter 4:12-19
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Affliction in the life of the Christian can bring joy when we understand that it’s part of what it means to belong to Jesus and that he is using it to make us more like him.
Read MoreA Picture of Greatness (Mark 10:35-45)
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Baptism serves as a picture of the kingdom of Christ—a kingdom of sacrifice and service, esteeming the weak above the strong, and putting others before yourself.
Read MoreThe Great Battle (1 Peter 4:1-11 | Matthew 16:21-28)
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The time spent waiting for Jesus’ return should be spent learning to subdue your selfishness and serving others whether they be inside the church or out.
Read MoreDefending the Hope (1 Peter 3:13-22)
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All Christians should be able to explain why they are confident that heaven awaits them by telling people what Jesus has done for them.
Read MoreThe Strength to Submit (1 Peter 3:1-14 | Psalm 34)
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Peace in life (and in marriage!) is found not in serving yourself, but surrendering to God.
Read MoreWWJD? (1 Peter 2:13-25)
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Entrusting yourself to God requires submitting yourself to others including those who would mistreat you because that’s what Jesus did.
Read MorePut Away All Malice (1 Peter 2:1-12)
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As those who have been rescued from judgment and assured of our eternal inheritance, we should treat outsiders with compassion, not malice.
Read MoreSinai and Zion (Hebrews 12:18-24; 9:26-10:4)
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The Old Covenant was intended to humble the children of God and drive them to the grace of the New Covenant, where they find peace with God.
Read MoreThe Road to Glory (1 Peter 1:3-12)
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The end of the Christian life is a heavenly inheritance and the road to that goal is one of purification through trials.
Read MoreElect Exiles (1 Peter 1:1-2)
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When the Lord makes you his own, you become and exile in this world.
Read MoreThe Son of David, Part 2 (2 Samuel 12:13-25 | Romans 1:3-4)
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Peace and forgiveness come through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who died for our sins and was raised again as testimony to the Father’s acceptance of his sacrifice.
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