Join us as we continue our study of how to live a generous life, modeled after our Lord Jesus. This week, we talk about being generous with our talents.

Peter thought he knew better when he rebuked Jesus for announcing that he was going to suffer and be killed. Peter was not correct and needed a correction, which Jesus gave him. This exchange should have us all asking if we’re doing life in alignment with the will of God.

Today we conclude our series on Exiles. We re-examine the overarching theme of what it means to be in exile. It means distant from your home. In this closing chapter once of the things Peter instructs is for the people of the church of Christ feeling like outcasts, to remain close to each other. So you ask, how do we as a church today practice closeness? Join us to find out!

In this section of scripture, Peter continues to talk about the sufferings we will face because of our belief in Christ. Join us today as we look at how we suffer with a purpose and the attitude with which we approach it.

There are times when we look around at our lives or the world and think that things are really bad. Ever been there? The church that Peter addresses his letter to is in such a place. They are being put down for continuing to follow Jesus after his death. Peter reminds them of how God did the unimaginable and rescued Noah and his family from all the persecution they received for following God and building a huge boat nowhere near water. Our God can do the unimaginable in your life too. Sounds pretty amazing! Join us and listen to Peter’s teaching on how we should respond when persecuted for Christ’s sake.

In our last service, 1 Peter talked about being submissive to authority. Peter continues how we should be submissive in marriage. Peter focuses on our roles as husbands and wives which God has established. We are called to do right by our spouse, and trust in God for His plan for our marriages.

Have you ever questioned authority? Of course you have! We all question the advice of our parents; we question our bosses; our political leaders, police officers and judges…because we believe we know better. Peter urges us to submit to every authority instituted by men for “the Lord’s sake” which will bring glory and honor to Him.

As we continue our study of 1 Peter, we see that after having explained all the God has done for us, and then urging us to grow , Peter writes next about what we should grow into. And it starts with setting the right foundation on which everything else we say, think and do will be based on.

Last week Peter reminded us all about what God has done for us so we can be in relationship with Him. Peter now writes about how we respond to the trials and difficulty that comes our way. It’s clear that the next move is ours; we can choose to change our path and follow the teaching of Christ or not. How will you respond in light of all your Creator has done for you?

In this new series, we’ll be reading through 1Peter and studying his message to the Greek Jews and Gentiles on holy living when facing persecution. We start by looking at Peter’s introductory remarks to new believers that inspire faith, perseverance, hope and the joy of the inheritance to come.