Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 3:18-22. What does Peter mean when he writes that Jesus went and preached to the spirits in prison? Though there is some mystery here, Peter’s point is clear – Jesus has accomplished and proclaimed triumph over all the enemies of God through his death, resurrection, and ascension to glory!

Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 3:18-22. Peter gives suffering Christians the ultimate encouragement: Christ also suffered! He died for our sins. He rose from the dead – suffering is not final! And he ascended to the highest place of glory in triumph over every enemy!

Cary Cox, from 1 Timothy 1:12-17. Why did Jesus come into the world? Why was it necessary for him to take on flesh and come as a real man? Paul answers – Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners!

Cary Cox, from John 1. What is the incarnation of Jesus Christ, and why does it matter? What does it show us? We look at the pre-existence of Jesus, his coming to earth, his deity, his humanity, his humility, and his love!

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!