In one of Peter's final exhortations in 1 Peter, we see that it is God’s design for the church to have faithful pastors and humble followers.

As Christians living in a world that is not our home, Peter writes on seven truths about persecution and what our posture should be in it.

The church is to be praying, loving, and ministering to one another for the glory of God.

From 1 Peter 1:3, 2:9-10, and 5:10-11, we'll see that because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we have the hope to live!

We must prepare ourselves with the mindset of Christ in three ways: we must prepare to suffer like Jesus, to live like Jesus, and to be judged by Jesus.

In the midst of trials and unjust suffering, when you think you can't go any further, remember the ultimate victory you have in Christ Jesus.

Peter calls us to be faithful witnesses in the midst of unjust suffering. This means we are courageous, compelling, and consistent through the empowering work of Jesus.

As Peter concludes the middle section of his letter, we see that Christians are called to be unified in suffering righteously.

Peter writes not just to Christian wives, but to Christian husbands that they are called to focus on glorifying God in their marriages.

In a continuation of Peter's address from last week, we see that we are called to endure mistreatment as faithful witnesses because Jesus endured it for our new life.