SOJOURNERS UNDER SCRUTINY – 1 Peter 2:11-12
Theme: As sojourners and pilgrims, we must live carefully so that unbelieving people will be inclined to believe the gospel we preach.
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GOD'S OWN SPECIAL PEOPLE – 1 Peter 2:8b-10
Theme: In this passage, God’s people are told how precious they are to Him.
BUILT ON THE CORNERSTONE – 1 Peter 2:4-8
Theme: We are to be built together upon Jesus Christ into a holy temple unto God.
"REJOICE!" – Matthew 28:9
Theme: Jesus’ resurrection has brought about for us the true, lasting, prevailing reason to “rejoice.”
AN APPETITE FOR GROWTH – 1 Peter 2:1-3
This passage tells us the essential habits for genuine spiritual growth in Christ.
LOVING WHAT'S ETERNAL IN ONE ANOTHER – 1 Peter 1:22-25
Theme: This passage teaches us to love each other in Christ by focusing less on the “externals” and more on the “eternals”.
SOJOURNERS IN AWE – 1 Peter 1:17-21
Theme: Knowing the great price that was paid for our redemption, we should live our lives on earth in holy awe.
PUTTING HOPE TO WORK – 1 Peter 1:13-16
Theme: We’re to put the hope of future glory to work through holy living in the present.
OUR GREATLY-VALUED SALVATION – 1 Peter 1:10-12
Theme: In this passage, the apostle Peter encourages us to be true to our faith by showing us the great value that others have placed on our salvation.
THE REFINEMENT OF FAITH – 1 Peter 1:6-9
Theme: Trials are used by God to refine our faith—so that our faith will result in glory in the future.