Suffering is part of the human condition. But what happens when we suffer because of our faith in Christ? In 1 Peter 3:8–22, we are given clear instructions on what to do when we encounter evil as a result of our faith, and how to live well in the midst of suffering.

This Sunday, we’re tackling one of the most countercultural passages in the Bible—1 Peter 3:1–7. God’s design for marriage isn’t outdated or oppressive; it’s powerful, redemptive, and rooted in the gospel. When husbands and wives live God’s way, their homes become living pictures of Christ’s love and grace in a confused world.

This Sunday at First Free, we’ll see how Peter calls us to a surprising kind of strength: submission. In a world hungry for control, God’s people are called to live wise as serpents, innocent as doves—enduring injustice, honoring authority, and standing for truth with eyes fixed on Christ, our Shepherd and Overseer.

Peter urges believers to desire the pure milk of the word so that by it we may grow up into our salvation. This Sunday, we explore the meaning of desire and urges us to ask “What am I craving?” If we are to live like Jesus, we must learn to crave and desire the spirit of God so that we may grow up into the fullness of life with Jesus.