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Two Things You Shouldn't Talk About

James Rochford

1 Peter 2:11-17

It is said you should not talk about religion or politics at gathering. Here, Peter talks about both. In any generation, Christians will find themselves in tension with the governing authorities whether directly or with people who agree with the state's policies. We must remember politics is not our priority and approach public policy with humility. With people we disagree, we must work toward listening and dialoguing without falling prey to contempt.

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Humility

Ben Foust

1 Peter 5:5-7

Paul writes to Christians who are experiencing persecution, raising up the importance of humility--being willing to be "lower." He gives us 5 directions we should "clothe ourselves in humility": under God, toward those "over" us, toward those "under" us, toward one another, and toward God in the specific condition of anxiety.

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Citizens of Heaven:Living as Temporary Residents in this World

Conrad Hilario

1 Peter 2:11-24

Since this earth is not our real home, we should conduct our lives in a way that is attractive to this world. We should not merely talk but our behavior should reflect our speech, in our community and work place. We should give respect due our governing authorities. Heavenly citizenship is available to you today because God paid a terrible price for you.

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The Solution to Spiritual Starvation

James Rochford

1 Peter 1:23-2:3

The solution to spiritual starvation is to take in the Word of God on a regular basis just as we take in food to feed our bodies. Explore the Bible and discover what it claims it can do. Humble yourself and read the Word and you will discover it is transcendent truth, alive and active, and able to bring spiritual growth. Recognize your need for the Word and spend time in the Word and you will find yourself connecting with God.

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How to Become Spiritually Stable

Chris Hearty

Philippians 4:1-9

\r\nPaul describes to the Philippians how to stand firm in the Lord. Experiencing the peace of God is one way of knowing that you are in the will of God. He lists seven ways we can become spiritually stable. Have unity and humility in relationships. Cultivate a heart of joy. Become a person that is easy to please. Live with expectancy that Jesus is returning soon. Replace anxiety with prayer. Think about the positive things listed in verse 8. The facts in our heads should become truth in our hearts and lead to action in our lives.

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The Fear of the Lord

Gary DeLashmutt

Psalms 33-34

Most Christians know the fear of the Lord is not being afraid of God, but few know what it is. The fear of the Lord is to stand in awe of God's greatness and express your awe by praising Him. It is waiting on and hoping in God's lovingkindness. It is following and obeying His moral instructions. In other words, fear of the Lord is to be humble before God.

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Jesus and the Rich Young Ruler

Ben Foust

Mark 10:13-31

When Jesus encounters the rich young ruler, he seems to deal with him differently than the others he has interacted with. Here, he seems to be pointing him back to the Law as the way to inherit eternal life. But in reality, he is pointing out to the young man that he is attempting to keep the law by watering down the requirements of the Law. He thinks he has kept them since his youth but Jesus shows him the Law requires perfection and he does not live up to that standard. Instead, he must receive the kingdom of heaven as a child receives a gift, with no expectation of deserving the gift.

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Have the Same Attitude as Jesus

Conrad Hilario

Philippians 2:5-11

The person of Jesus demonstrated that he was both fully human and yet still fully divine. He chose to set aside his divine abilities to live as a human so that he could fully experience all the things we experience. The work of Jesus on the cross was necessary because real forgiveness is costly suffering. The one who forgives bears the cost of the sin. God humbled himself to identify with us and die for us.

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Shine Like Stars

Chris Risley

Philippians 2:12-18

Here, Paul discusses how we should respond to Christ's example of humility. He humbled himself by being obedient to the point of dying on a cross for the humans he so loves. We are called to follow his example of humility and obedience by "working out" in the example of our lives the salvation God has worked in us from the moment we accepted the free gift of forgiveness. This does not include grumbling or complaining! Instead our lives should be so different from the world that we shine like the stars.

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