We look at what does it mean that God made men and women complimentary to one another and God's good gift of masculinity, what it is and how to encourage it in men

In 1 Peter 3:1-7 we see that God has a higher vision for my marriage than my temporary happiness

1. A life of internal adornment

2. A life of external honor

3.. A life of Divine order

1 Peter 2:13-25

Christ's submission reveals a higher purpose in our submission

1. We are called to be submissive to our government

Verses 13-17

2. We are called to be submissive to our masters

Verses 18-20

3. Christ submission empowers our submission

Verses 21-25

1 Peter 2:4-12

In Christ, death is transformed from our master to our servant. We see how remembering our mortality serves us in our life.

In 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 we see God's higher purpose in the Second Birth.

1 Peter 1:13-21

1 Peter 1:6-12

God's higher vision of our future reality shapes our present hope

1. God brings salvation

2. God gives an inheritance

3. God guards our reward

1st Peter 1:1-2 In our introduction to 1st Peter, we see that from the very beginning Peter gives his readers a higher perspective for our lives today. We see that grace and peace will be given as we look to God for our identity, mission, and in the midst of trials