The message of Easter is that Jesus is alive and well! On this Easter Sunday morning, we hear eyewitness testimony from men and women in the Word, and from 5 people in our own congregation. He is Risen. Indeed! 2 Peter 1, John 20
Luke 19, Luke 4, John 8, Mark 2 A look at Jesus Triumphal Entry, in the light of His mission statement, in Luke 4
Peter reminds false teachers: God knows how to deliver: He delivers the ungodly TO destruction. 3 examples: 1. The angels now in chains 2. The ancient world of Noah 3. The ash heap that was once Sodom and Gomorrah but He also know how to deliver his own people FROM destruction. 2 examples: 1. Noah 2. Lot
Peter shows how we might identify wolves, in sheep's clothing: They want your dependence Their way are deceptive Their words and their walk are destructive Their end is destruction
Peter reminds a church facing persecution AND false teachers- Rely on the Word! Peter was a REAL WITNESS He shows the RELIABLE WORD so, he says RELY ON THE WORD
This is the key passage for Chapter 1. Peter writes to REMIND the flock of God
Peter says to the reader: You are rich, not add to your riches these things
Peter reminds us we are rich. We already possess the: Pardon of God Peace of God Power of God Promises of God Purity and Personality of God The question is, are you enjoying these?
Additional Scriptures referenced: Matthew 16 An overview, and beginning study of Peter's farewell letter to the flock of God.
Peter's closing remarks to a suffering church.
Peter says to ALL: Humble yourself under the mighty hand of God, and He will exalt you in due time. Peter tells us how to be clothed in humility additional scripture: Luke 18, John 13
Peter addresses leaders: 1. Remember you are Fellow Sheep 2. Feed the Flock among you 3. Have the right Frame of Mind 4. Focus on the Finish Line
other scripture referenced> Hebrews 10 Peter continues to the suffering church: 1. Don't suffer as a crook. 2. Do suffer as a Christian 3. Better correction, than condemnation 4. Commit your soul to a faithful Creator
Peter continues teaching on rejoicing in suffering/ persecution Other Scripture referenced Matthew 23, Acts 6, John 16
Peter says "The end of all things is at hand. So use your gifts to serve one another" Other Scripture referenced: Matthew 25, 1 Corinthians 12-14
The end of all things is at hand. Are you ready?
Other Scripture referenced: John 9 A call to Arms from Peter, to the church persecuted. He says "Arm yourself with Christ's mindset": WIN OVER SIN BE WISE WITH YOUR TIME BE WEIRD TO THE WORLD WE WIN IN THE END
Scriptures referenced: 1 Peter 3, 2 Peter 3, Gen 6, Rom 6 Jesus, our example in all things, suffered well. And in so doing, He went from willing Victim, to Victor, and our Vehicle to God.
Suffering is a part of every life. In our text, Peter tells us how to 1) Reduce our needless suffering 2) Redeem the suffering that God allows.
How to win your spouse to Christ? By being winsome. Peter's instruction, first to wives, then to husbands, but applicable to any willing follower of Christ. Referenced Scripture: Matthew 20
How is your witness in the work place? at school? To those who have authority in your life? Peter continues his theme of 'Winsome Evangelism', through submission. Referenced Scriptures: 1 Peter 3 Philippians 2
Referenced Scripture: Luke 2, Matthew 2
WINSOME CITIZENS Peter speaks to a church in the midst of persecution: Be "Winsome" Citizens, so you might win some citizens. Honor All. Love the Brethren. Fear God. Honor the King". Are you living a beautiful life as a citizen, in order to glorify God among unbelievers? Referenced Scripture: Romans 13, Matt 5
Peter writes to persecuted believers, about: God's Ridiculous Riches Our Reasonable Response The Radiant Result Referenced: Romans 12, Hebrews 13, Galatians 5, Matthew 5
