Peter is reminding believers that as sojourners…this life is short and heaven is forever. In the midst of persecution and problems…be a city on a hill shining bright for Jesus. One of the brightest lights the church was shining was in their homes. They saw marriage as sacred and kept their commitments. They understood the importance of the family and investing in the next generation.

Talk about a city on a hill. The home became a light house and a powerful testimony of the gospel. Especially in a culture that doesn’t know what godly relationships look like. Peter zooms in on the marriage and highlights husbands and wives.

Peter has been setting the stage and preparing our hearts. It's time to declare war on sin, walk by the Spirit, and shine bright for Jesus. 1 Peter 2:11-12 is known as the intermission. It’s the hinge that swings open the door to life application. That’s the rest of this letter.  Love Jesus, Love people, and Live life to the full…FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE

Peter is painting a picture for us in our passage today. Life is a lot like camping. We make a little temporary home…our home away from home. We are sojourners and exiles just passing through. We have been born again to a living hope, a new life, and a new home. One of the greatest gifts we have is our promise of a new family and a new home in Heaven. The church is not just something we go to, it's a family to belong to. We are a family that grows, builds, shines, and fights together!

"Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ" -1 Peter 1:13

1 Peter was sent to scattered groups of Christians. Peter probably wrote from Rome, at the outbreak of Nero’s persecutions. He had John Mark and Silvanus with him to help write this letter. Christians in other parts of the empire would soon be suffering as they were in Rome. Peter’s message is one of comfort, hope and encouragement to stand firm in the faith and walk in grace. Our hope is alive, because Jesus is alive!

Throughout all the change and uncertainty in life, there is one thing we can be sure of...the Lord will provide! Join us as Pastor John takes us on a journey through the life of Abraham.

The Great Commission

Jesus calls us to leave behind what we know…to follow Him into the unknown. To move beyond hesitation and to go all in. To step off the sidelines, cross over, & embrace a life of pursuing Jesus together. 

We are all yoked to something this morning, is it Jesus? If not, Jesus is calling, and it’s the greatest call you will ever receive. Answer His call, come to Jesus, take His yoke, and learn from Him. That’s that only way you will find rest for your soul.

What are you seeking? This is the story of humanity. God set eternity in the heart of man. Success, security, love, romance, money, fame, school, career…all good things…but if they are your sole pursuit…they will leave you empty. 

It's all about Jesus!

When you come to Jesus…He satisfies and fulfills that void. Now you can honor God in all those other areas. Come and you will see! Jesus is always calling us to Himself. Jesus wants us to come and see that He is the real deal. 

Life is sooooo sweet when you focus on Jesus, point to Jesus, and share Jesus.