We’re reading the first epistle of Peter over two weeks, with brief explanations and applications. The Bible text (NIV 2011) is in blue, so you can tell what bits are Scripture and what bits are my explanations. 5:1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings… Continue reading 1 Peter 5:1-11

We’re reading the first epistle of Peter over two weeks, with brief explanations and applications. The Bible text (NIV 2011) is in blue, so you can tell what bits are Scripture and what bits are my explanations. 12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test… Continue reading 1 Peter 4:12-19

We’re reading the first epistle of Peter over two weeks, with brief explanations and applications. The Bible text (NIV 2011) is in blue, so you can tell what bits are Scripture and what bits are my explanations. So—in light of Jesus’ example—how should we deal with being “foreigners and exiles”? How do we cope with… Continue reading 1 Peter 4:1-11

We’re reading the first epistle of Peter over two weeks, with brief explanations and applications. The Bible text (NIV 2011) is in blue, so you can tell what bits are Scripture and what bits are my explanations. 13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? Not many people. But… Continue reading 1 Peter 3:13-21

We’re reading the first epistle of Peter over two weeks, with brief explanations and applications. The Bible text (NIV 2011) is in blue, so you can tell what bits are Scripture and what bits are my explanations. 3:1 Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them… Continue reading 1 Peter 3:1-10

We’re reading the first epistle of Peter over two weeks, with brief explanations and applications. The Bible text (NIV 2011) is in blue, so you can tell what bits are Scripture and what bits are my explanations. In light of our new identity as people who don’t belong anymore to this world, but belong to… Continue reading 1 Peter 2:11-25

We’re reading the first epistle of Peter over two weeks, with brief explanations and applications. The Bible text (NIV 2011) is in blue, so you can tell what bits are Scripture and what bits are my explanations. 2:1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Don’t… Continue reading 1 Peter 2:1-10

We’re reading the first epistle of Peter over two weeks, with brief explanations and applications. The Bible text (NIV 2011) is in blue, so you can tell what bits are Scripture and what bits are my explanations. 13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be… Continue reading 1 Peter 1:13-25