As we continue our series, Jesus in the Letters, Senior Pastor Ben Feldott explores the power of resilience in times of struggle or even hopelessness.

Peter, one of the most well-known figures from the Gospels penned two letters to the diaspora–words meant to encourage. They are the lessons of exile and eschatology.

That might not sound encouraging, but behind these unfamiliar words are nuggets of truth that when lodged in our souls create a surprising resiliency. Who couldn't use that?