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Bible Study for July 27th 2008 – 1 Peter 5

Posted on July 16, 2008 by admin

1 Peter 5:1-14 5:2 Shepherd the flock of God. The images of the leader as shepherd and disciples as a flock are important ones in the New Testament. See also Acts 20:28-30, 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:9, John 21:15-17. Q. … Continue reading →

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Humility and Laughter

Posted on July 15, 2008 by admin

This week we wrap up our sermon series on 1st Peter by focusing on the Apostle Peter’s teaching about humility. Please consider the following quote from a recent book on C.S. Lewis.. +++ Laughter is a divine gift to the … Continue reading →

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Ouch!…..12 Sins We Blame On Others

Posted on July 11, 2008 by admin

In preparation for this week’s sermon I was thinking about 1 Peter 4:15-18 and Peter’s challenge to disciples to evaluate the cause of our suffering so as to make sure that it is truly suffering for the cause Christ and … Continue reading →

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Everyone Should Consider Themselves to Be Servants

Posted on July 8, 2008 by admin

1 Peter 4:9-10 He is said to be hospitable who cheerfully acts the host.  When the Apostles went abroad one with another and preached and sent their younger brethren here and there, it was necessary that one should lodge the … Continue reading →

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Bible Study For July 13: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Posted on July 8, 2008 by admin

This week’s section from 1st Peter is quite long and I won’t be able to unpack the entire text in the sermon however the following commentary and questions should help you get a feel for what the Apostle Peter wants … Continue reading →

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Bible Study For July 6 – 1 Peter 3:8-22

Posted on July 2, 2008 by admin

1 Peter 3:8-22 What are the characteristics of believers listed in 1 Peter 3:18? Which of these characteristics do you find are most difficult/easiest to live out when under stress? What instructions are given to “whoever would love life and … Continue reading →

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Bible Study for June 22 – 1 Peter 2:11-25

Posted on June 17, 2008 by admin

This week’s section is central to our understanding of the entire letter and for understanding how we are to live honorable lives in dishonorable times. Peter focuses our attention on living honorably before unbelievers and before other believers. 1 Peter … Continue reading →

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Bible Study for June 15 2008 – 1 Peter 2:4-10

Posted on June 11, 2008 by admin

In the first two chapters of 1 Peter, the Apostle seeks to embolden, support, and encourage these early Christians with a series of exhortations that challenge these congregations to remember who they really are by the grace of God: 1. … Continue reading →

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Bible Study For June 8: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3

Posted on June 4, 2008 by admin

1 Peter 1:22-25 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, (23) since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, … Continue reading →

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First Peter – Good News to Strangers and Aliens

Posted on May 13, 2008 by admin

Beginning on May 18 and extending through July, I will be preaching a series of sermons based on First Peter. This is one of the most hopeful, encouraging, and challenging books in the the New Testament. The books of James, … Continue reading →

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