Considering Numbers 11 and the Spirit being given to share in the burden of care for the community

Considering the last sections of 1 Peter, especially resisting diabolos in the way of Jesus

Considering the second half of 1 Peter 3 and how Jesus’ victory shapes our allegiance

Considering 1 Peter 2 and God calling people “his people”.

Considering 1 Peter 2-3, specifically Peter’s words to slaves and wives in his context

Considering the second half of 1 Peter 1 and the framework of holiness and purity in our way of living today as followers of Jesus

Considering 1 Peter 1:3-9 and the new identity we are birthed into by the resurrection of Jesus.

Considering Matthew’s account of the resurrection, especially the presence of guards and the women.

Considering the two men named Jesus in Matthew’s account

Considering Matthew 26 and Jesus words of “my blood of the covenant”, “poured out for many” and “for the forgiveness of sins”