First Peter reminds us over and over that as followers of Jesus we are “called”; called by God, called out of darkness into His marvelous light, called to a blessing and called to eternal glory. But there’s another calling . . . it’s a calling to patiently endure when faced with mistreatment. Simply put, it’s a call to go above and beyond. We will unpack this unique and challenging calling on our lives.
Recently, another brave contingency of U.S. special forces took out the world’s most notorious terrorist. They continue to be a beacon of what can be accomplished by people who have tremendous courage and an unrelenting commitment to a higher cause. I’m confident that God is seeking such people to build His kingdom today.
“Christians are to be in the world, but not of it!” This is something you’ve likely heard if you’ve spent any time in the church or around Christians. While the message is true, for some followers of Jesus this catchy statement is just that – a true, catchy tag line. But maybe you’re like me, and you want this to be more than a tag line. You want it to impact your day-to-day relationships and routines. We will learn what it means to live day-to-day being in, but not of, this world.
The great 19th century pastor and author, A. W. Tozer, famously said that “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” Maybe the second most important thing is what comes into our minds when we think about ourselves. I really look forward to unpacking some great truth with you.
If you were asked to complete the sentence, “Jesus is …” what would you say? While some may answer “love” or “Savior,” others may say “a good man,” and still some may be unsure about who Jesus is. The way we complete this sentence matters. It determines how we see ourselves and how we live.
In our culture, those who are skilled at gardening are said to have a “green thumb.” Then I guess I have a “brown thumb” – cause I (unintentionally yet proficiently) kill green things. If they just weren’t so perishable! Wouldn’t it be great if there were something alive that was imperishable for us to enjoy?
Have you ever met someone and you weren’t quite sure how to address them? Like, Miss or Mrs., Pastor or Reverend, etc. Well, have you considered how different people address God? Truthfully, I think how we address Him tells a lot about our relationship with Him.
I loved playing with “Stretch Armstrong” as a kid. It was fun to pull and squish and reshape him however I pleased. Well, today we’re going to see from God’s Word that there are forces within us and around us trying to do the same thing. I’m excited to show you this great passage and the overcoming hope in it.
What if I told you angels are like die-hard spectators at a sporting event watching with great anticipation to see how the game of salvation plays out, and the Church is the team they are watching? This is what the Apostle Peter tries to get across to his readers, and it’s a fascinating truth we will unpack today. So, join us as we press on in our study of 1 Peter, and remember the angels are watching.
Over the years I’ve been privileged to travel around the world visiting TBC missionaries. I love being there to pat them on the back and serve them in whatever way I can. But I’ll also be honest… I always like coming home. That’s my hope whenever I’m away from home. Actually, home is my hope. And the Apostle Peter would say that the same thing is true in the spiritual life. I look forward to showing you why we who believe can always have a “living hope.”
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