Category Archives: 1st Peter

First Peter 5 (Part 2)

Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time he may exalt you. Throw all your worry on him, because he cares for you. Be clear-minded and alert. Your opponent, the devil, is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Resist him and be firm in the faith … (1 Peter 5:6-9)


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First Peter 5 (Part 1)

I appeal to the elders among you:

Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over it, not because you must but because you want to, and not greedily but eagerly, as God desires. Do not lord it over the people entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.


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First Peter 4 (Pt. 2)

The reality of trials and suffering. What does it mean to experience these as Jesus did.


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First Peter 4 (Part 1)

Therefore, since the Messiah suffered in a mortal body, you, too, must arm yourselves with the same determination, because the person who has suffered in a mortal body has stopped sinning, so that he can live the rest of his mortal life guided, not by human desires, but by the will of God (1Pe 4:1-2).


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First Peter 3 (Part 2)

... set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts, always ready to make a defense to anyone who asks you for an accounting concerning the hope that is in you. But do so with courtesy and respect, having a good conscience, so that in the things in which you are slandered, the ones who malign your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if God wills it, than for doing evil (1 Peter  3:15-17).


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First Peter 3 (Part 1)

And finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, showing mutual affection, compassionate, humble,  (1Peter 3:8)

Jody is in Tucson for a School of Prayer. In her absence, husband, Dan, takes over.

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