This week we begin a short new series talking about the B.L.E.S.S. rhythms. BLESS stands for: Bless. Listen. Eat. Speak. Sabbath. As we begin to worth these rhythms into our lives we will see just how the Gospel needs to be applied to the everyday rhythms of our lives.

This podcast focuses on "Bless".

As we close out this study in 1 Peter, Peter reminds us to be on the lookout, but not to freak out at the troubles we face in our lives. Instead, find comfort and encouragement from the body of Christ.

This week Shawn rounds out Chapter 4 in 1 Peter. We are faced with some pretty big questions in this section. They should be causing us to think about how we are interacting with others as we suffer for Christ.

We've outlined what our calling is, but how do we live that out every day? How has God helped us to live out that calling?

What was the purpose of Christ's victory? What does it mean for us? This passage works through how we have been brought to God and what Jesus accomplished on the cross.

Blessed to Suffer | 1 Peter 3:8-16 [Chris Foster] | June 23, 2019 by Gospel Roots

This week, Shawn teaches 1 Peter 3 and the topic of Husbands and Wives.

What would it look like to live on mission every day for Jesus? Peter begins this portion of his letter to the elect exiles with some practical ways that we can relate to today.

If you follow Jesus, your life can be summed up by battles and witnesses. We know we are going to face battles as we follow Jesus in this life, but we are to use those battles to be a good witness for Christ. He has guaranteed us an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled and unfading. Our work here on this earth as exiles is to live honorably so that anyone who accuses us of evil will see how great our God is.

As we move into chapter two of Peter's first letter, we see a shift in Peter's writing. Peter is very specific in how he writes his letter and makes sure that his audience understands that living the life Christ has called us to live requires sharing the Gospel and just as important, sharing the Gospel together.