Recognize! Resist! Rejoice! (1 Peter 5:8-14)

There is no denying it, Christians have an enemy. Peter as he closes out his letter gives us some real practical Godly insight on how best respond to enemy attacks. Recognize! Resist! Rejoice! 
 

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Clothed in Humility (1 Peter 5:5-7)

"Humility is the oil that allows relationships in the church to run smoothly and lovingly" (Thomas Schreiner). Makes sense that Peter reminds us that God both commands and commends humility, it's critical for smooth relations. We'll all get along better when we take on the mind of Christ that esteems others more highly than ourself.

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Caring for God’s Sheep (1 Peter 5:1-4)

Christ has called pastor/elders to a sobering responsibility; to care for the flock of God, to the same measure He does. Peter reminds us that includes shepherding the flock, oversee the flock and avoid the pitfalls of the ministry.
 

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Preparing for Life’s Storms [Pt 5] (1 Peter 4:12-19)

Peter concludes this section on suffering with a highlight reel of the things most important to "prepare" for life's storms. Trials are a part of life, are a source of joy and last but not least purify. Realizing that God uses trial for our good is the most important lesson one can learn in preparing for trials.

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Preparing for Life’s Storms [Pt 4] (1 Peter 4:7-11)

In a world riddled with suffering, Christ desires to use His church as a place of comfort for the lost and brokenhearted. In preparation for this high calling, we have valuable insight from God's word here in 1 Peter on how we might become a people of refuge!
 

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Preparing for Life’s Storms [Pt 3] (1 Peter 4:1-6)

As one prepares for the storms of life, its critical to THINK like Jesus did where he was willing to endure suffering for doing God's will. That's the theme and heart of this 3rd message on suffering.

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Preparing for Life’s Storms [Pt 2] (1 Peter 3:17-22)

As God continues to prepare us for Life's Storm in 1 Peter. We are reminded of the awesome truth that Jesus is our example in suffering. In fact, because we are "IN" Christ, we share in his victory where he triumphed over sin, evil & death through his death & resurrection. That's certainly cause to celebrate!!

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Preparing for Life’s Storms [Pt 1] (1 Peter 3:13-16)

There's a consistent and reoccurring theme in Bible as it relates to God's people and suffering that goes something like this. Life, more times than we like to admit, is marked with suffering. In this next section of Peter, God wants to prepare his people for the often common storms of life.

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Liv’n the Good Life (1 Peter 3:8-12)

Peter exhorts us to raise the bar on relationships. Telling us in essence that a key to "Liv'n the Good Life" in Christ is to improve relationships with others. That's the epitome of "Lifestyle Evangelism".
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Man on a Mission (1 Peter 3:7)

Continuing in the section of Peter's letter where he is challenging us to Lifestyle Evangelism in the home. Peter has some counsel for husbands. In short, he exhorts husbands to be a "Man on a Mission". That for sure will be a witness for Jesus. 

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