Mickey McCall, from Luke 1:26-38. The angelic announcement to Mary about her conception and birth of Jesus Christ answers questions and gives us certainty about Jesus’ coming into the world as the Son of God.

Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 3:13-17. Peter helps Christians by showing us what to believe and how to live when we experience suffering and pain in this life.

Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 3:8-12. Peter calls Christians to self-denial in relationships; to embrace suffering and even bad treatment from other people, while continuing to do good and trust God. We treat others the way God has treated us in Christ!

Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 3:1-7. Peter instructs Christian wives and husbands in how they should treat each other as we live before a watching world of unbelievers. The gospel transforms who we are and how we live. Each spouse must willingly embrace the humble mindset of Christ.

Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 2:21-25. Right in the middle of his instructions for how believers should live in this sinful world, Peter pauses to just set Jesus Christ before our eyes! Christ himself is the key to the whole thing. We cannot live the life God requires apart from Christ, who is our Standard, our Savior, and our Shepherd!

Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 2:18-23. In giving instructions to Christians who are slaves, Peter teaches a principle of the Christian life that applies to all believers. We are called to embrace humility and unjust suffering as we live for the glory of God – just as Jesus did!

Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 2:13-17. Peter calls the church to live in an honorable way before a watching world, beginning with our politics. Believers are commanded to voluntarily submit ourselves to the authorities in each culture, including government leaders. We give respect and humble obedience to authorities, for the glory of God and the witness of the church.

Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 2:11-12. Peter shifts from the church’s identity in Christ, to the church’s behavior in this fallen world. How should we live? We are called abstain from deadly sins within, and to live with visible, honorable conduct without, even when this world is against us. All for the glory of God and the good of people!

Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 2:7-10. Peter encourages the persecuted church by reminding us of who we are in Christ. Though the unbelieving world appears powerful, and the church currently appears weak, ultimate shame is coming to those who reject Christ, and ultimate honor and glory to the church!

Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 2:4-7a. Peter encourages suffering Christians by reminding us of our identity in Christ. We are united to Christ! The church is the new, spiritual temple of God on this earth! Never forget the glory of what we are building together in him.