In this message, Jorge dives deep into 1 Peter 2:1–12, uncovering what it means to grow spiritually, live with purpose, and walk in our God-given identity. Peter calls believers to crave the pure milk of God's Word, be built up as living stones in His spiritual house, and live visibly honorable lives that point others to Christ.

Here we explore 1 Peter 1—a letter to believers living as spiritual exiles. Peter reminds us of who we are: chosen by God, born again through Christ, and held by a living hope. Even in suffering, our trials refine our faith like gold, making it more genuine and precious.

We’re called to live holy lives, not out of fear of punishment, but because we’ve been bought with the priceless blood of Jesus. Our hope isn’t in the temporary, but in an inheritance that will never fade.

Peter wraps truth and challenge in hope, reminding us: we may be exiles here, but we are citizens of heaven.

Jorge provides an overview of the Apostle Peter’s letter to the early Christians, a group of believers scattered across five provinces of Rome. Written around 62-63 AD, 1st Peter offers encouragement and practical guidance for a marginalized, persecuted church. The message highlights the believers’ identity as chosen people of God, their calling to holiness, and the hope they have despite suffering. Peter emphasizes trusting God, remaining steadfast in faith, and living out their purpose in a hostile world. Through this study, we will dive into key themes of identity, purpose, and perseverance, addressing difficult passages and offering insights for applying these teachings to our own lives today.

In this recording, Jorge explores multiple biblical passages demonstrating the principle of servant leadership, and discusses the implications for discipleship, explaining how leadership should build people up to become equals - moving from servant status to friendship status, as Jesus did with his disciples. He also emphasized that teaching and modeling are both crucial components of servant leadership.

Continuing with the Temple Illustration, Jorge now focuses on the importance of unity and oneness in the church community. Referencing Jesus's words in John 13:34-35 and in John 17, Jorge explains that this unity and love serve as powerful witnesses to the watching world. He then reveals how Satan strategically attacks relationships between believers to destroy that witness, examining four biblical passages (Ephesians 6, James 4, 1 Peter 5, and 2 Corinthians 2), and demonstrating how the enemy works to create division through conflicts, unforgiveness, and lies.

In this message, Jorge provides practical wisdom for guarding one’s heart. He emphasizes two key ways to do this: through God's word and through maintaining appropriate relationships. The main scriptural reference is 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, discussing the concept of being 'unequally yoked' with unbelievers. Jorge uses the temple's layout (outer court, inner court, holy place, and holy of holies) as a metaphor to illustrate the importance of maintaining proper boundaries in relationships, seeking accountability, and prioritizing one's relationship with the Lord as a God given way to guard our hearts.

In this meeting, Jorge presents a comprehensive discussion on the Great Commandment and Great Commission from the New Testament, focusing on Matthew's teachings about loving God, loving people, and making disciples. He emphasizes that loving God involves knowing, believing, and obeying Him, while loving people is demonstrated through actions, including loving enemies and doing good works. He distinguished between doing good works as a witness and the mission of making disciples, explaining that while both are important, they serve different purposes. Jorge concludes with a discussion on the definition of discipleship, clarifying that making disciples involves following Jesus, being changed by Him, and participating in His mission.

Jorge leads discussion on the biblical perspective of marriage and its purpose. He emphasized that marriage should not be viewed merely as a means to personal happiness but as a way to glorify God. The discussion covered various aspects of marriage, including the roles of husbands and wives, the importance of spiritual maturity before marriage, and the purpose of marriage in reproducing the image of God through godly offspring. He references Ephesians 5 and 1 Peter 3 to outline the biblical roles of husbands and wives, highlighting the importance of sacrificial love and respectful submission. He also discussed the concept of 'man, mission, mate' from Genesis 2, emphasizing that men should first be mature and have a clear life mission before pursuing marriage. Jorge concluded with a call for participants to consider their spiritual growth and preparation for marriage within the context of Christian community.

Jorge provides a detailed analysis of the chapter's structure, covering Peter's warnings about false teachers, God's judgment, and the characteristics of these deceivers. He highlighted contemporary examples of false teaching, particularly the prosperity gospel, and examined how these teachings exploit vulnerable individuals. Jorge also emphasized the importance of discernment in identifying false teaching and the necessity of personal engagement with scripture. Lastly, he concluded with a discussion about the responsibility of Christians to grow in their understanding of scripture to avoid deception.

Jorge provided a detailed analysis of the chapter's structure, covering Peter's warnings about false teachers, God's judgment, and the characteristics of these deceivers. He highlighted contemporary examples of false teaching, particularly the prosperity gospel, and examined how these teachings exploit vulnerable individuals. Jorge emphasized the importance of discernment in identifying false teaching, the necessity of personal engagement with scripture, and concluded with a discussion about the responsibility of church members to grow in their understanding of scripture to avoid deception.