After spending the first 11 verses of this letter explaining the beauty and power of the Gospel to save us, sustain us and sanctify us – now Peter takes time to remind us of some basic promises to strengthen our faith. (2 Peter 1:12-19)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
If The Apostle Peter had a marketing strategy, it would be to challenge Christ followers to a life of joy and obedience. In this 2nd letter Peter calls his readers (us!) to actively participate in our salvation in response to what God has already done. The LORD is calling us to the joy that comes when we are obedient to follow Him is a journey of growing faithfulness. (2 Peter 1:5-11)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
In the introduction to his second letter The Apostle Peter makes a startling and profound claim: in Christ we have everything we need for life! (2 Peter 1:1-4)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The song of Isaiah 9 previews the story of Christmas, the story of moving out of the darkness and into The Light. Each day we make a choice to walk in the light or remain in the darkness. (Isaiah 9:1-7)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Peter knows that, like him, we all stumble. We all get knocked down and fooled by the crafty, schemes and counterfeit truths of the Devil. But when we trust in The LORD for help and forgiveness, we can experience the true grace of God. (1 Peter 5:8-14)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
How should the local church function when it is sensing that the world around is unfriendly, harsh or even antagonistic towards the Christian faith? With Biblical leaders, humble followers and a focus on better times ahead as we live in God’s loving care! (1 Peter 5:1-7)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
In this text Peter gives us five reasons for God’s people to rejoice, even in the midst in suffering. (1 Peter 4:12-19)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
In this text Peter teaches us to aim for big things by means of the smallest obedience. There are four specific duties that Peter calls Christ followers to — in light of his significant goal of magnifying the glory of God in our midst. (1 Peter 4:7-11)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
This section of text from 1 Peter reminds us that God will call us to be obedient to Him and sometimes it will lead to suffering. May we remember when that happens, that He is working out His purposes in our lives, and that we can actually find benefit in our suffering. (1 Peter 4:1-6)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
In the midst of the twists and turns of life many of us know we are to be a blessing to those who mistreat us. But what does that really look like? And why is it so important that we do this? In thus text Peter shares that our suffering may actually be the opportunity God has given us to display the life of Jesus more fully than we ever realized we could. (1 Peter 3:8-22)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download