Peter closes his letter by reminding suffering believers that the Christian life is not sustained by self-confidence but by humble dependence on God. Humility trusts when God's timing is different tha...  Read More

In Psalm 19, King David recounts the ways God has revealed himself to men, and celebrates what is most precious to him: His relationship with God. This psalm both whets our appetite to know more of Go...  Read More

Peter reminds believers that history is moving toward a definite conclusion: “the end of all things is at hand.” Because Jesus is returning, Christians are not called to fear or retreat, but to live w...  Read More

Suffering is an unavoidable part of living in a broken world, and sometimes it comes simply because we belong to Jesus. Peter reminds us that when suffering comes, we are not to respond with fear, but...  Read More

After addressing submission in government, work, and marriage, Peter broadens his focus to every believer. A life submitted to Christ is marked by the right attitude toward others, the right response ...  Read More

Beginning in 1 Peter 2:12, Peter calls believers to live honorably among unbelievers so that their lives point others to Christ. He applies this principle to relationships with government, employers, ...  Read More

Our ultimate submission is to Jesus Christ, the Shepherd and Overseer of our souls. But he also calls us to submit to the human authorities he has placed over us. This passage commands slaves to submi...  Read More

In 1 Peter 2:13–17, Peter teaches believers how to live faithfully under earthly authority while remaining fully devoted to Christ. Christians are called to submit to governing authorities, not becaus...  Read More

In Luke 1, Mary is called “favored” by God, yet that favor immediately brought disruption, uncertainty, sacrifice, and pain. This message explores the reality that God’s blessing is often very differe...  Read More

1 Peter 2:1–12 calls believers to put away sin and spiritual immaturity and instead crave the truth of God’s Word so they can grow. It reminds them that Jesus is the cornerstone, and though rejected b...  Read More

1 Peter 1:13-25Because believers have a secure future, Peter calls them to set their hope fully on Christ and live holy, obedient lives in the present. They are to reject their former ways and live in...  Read More

Peter opens by grounding believers in their identity as chosen exiles—scattered in the world, yet securely held by God. He points them to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus, reminding the...  Read More