What does it look like? What does it feel like? 1 Peter 1:3 “born again to a living hope, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” A new people of God, a new covenant, a new temple, a new kingdom of priests 1 Peter 2:11-3:7 specific areas of instruction 1 Peter 3:8-12…
1) LORD DELIVER US! (1 Pet 5:8-9, Mark 7:20-23) From the evil one From our evil hearts 2) LORD DEFEND US! (Psalm 25:1, 16-18; Psalm 27:1,5) From our enemies 3) LORD DISPLAY US! (Eph 3:10, Col 1:21, Jude 25) Before the angels
1. WHAT IS CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY? a) Welcome and provision b) Philo-xenia not xeno-phobia c) Unknown Christian guests d) Strangers e) From leaders 2. OUR HOSPITABLE HEAVENLY FATHER a) God our provider b) Jesus our example as provider and guest 3. HOW CAN WE OBEY THIS COMMAND? a) Stewardship b) The house at Bethany c) Opportunities…
(Please be aware the sound is not the usual quality) The backdrop: strangers, scattered, suffering Three imperatives: Be united (v8) Do good to all (v9 – 14) Be ready – to give an answer (v15)
(Please be aware the sound is not the usual quality) Passionate worship what we’re made for (John 4:23) ‘When we look up to the glory of God, we find ourselves face down in worship’ Passionate worship flows from my Identity (1 Peter 1:3-5 & 8-9, Psalm 100:1-5) Whenever someone’s life is changed by God, they…
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1. From Simon the Fisherman to Peter the Fisher of Men a) Jesus takes the raw material Inquisitive, Involved, Initiator b) Jesus uses daily experiences “Character, like embroidery, is made stitch by stitch.” 2. From Simon the Disciple to Peter the Disciple-Maker a) Submission b) Restraint c) Humility d) Loving Service e) Courage
1. HOW IS IT BUILT? a) God is the Architect b) Christ is the Cornerstone c) God is the Builder d) God is the Owner e) God is the Master f) God is the Father 2. WHAT IS ITS TASK? a) Priests b) Proclaimers 3. HOW SHOULD WE BEHAVE? a) Do Good –…