How To Live As Foreigners: Everyone and Everyone (1 Peter 3:8-17)
Peter finishes his detailed description of what it looks like for every Christian to live as a foreigner in the world.
Peter finishes his detailed description of what it looks like for every Christian to live as a foreigner in the world.
Peter does a deep dive into history to show Asian Christians that, no matter how invincible the Roman empire may seem, the dark powers that drive it have already been defeated.
Peter tells Asian Christians that, just like Noah, their central calling is to prepare an ark for the final Judgement Day.
Peter tells his friends that the last days of Earth 2.0 are going to be traumatic for everyone — but not to worry: for some, judgement leads only to death, while for others…new life.
Peter explains that, while it is true judgement must begin in the center, in the family of God, this is only so that redemption can begin there too.
Peter finishes his letter with one final warning, one final promise, and one final reminder that God’s children have been called to live as refugees looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth.
Esau produces 12 tribes and conquers a homeland of his own. His kingdom lasts for centuries, and serves a surprising purpose…
Jacob inherits a land of peace and safety from his father Isaac…but unfortunately, it cannot last.
Judah tries to escape from the reality of who he has become — only to discover that wherever you go, there you are.
Joseph proves himself faithful in every circumstance, but still ends up in prison.