The Apostle Peter is writing to Christians who are on the outside of their communities because of their faith. Their well-being and safety are at risk. They have already begun experiencing trials. Soon persecution will come their way. What counsel does Pastor Peter give to these Christians who belong to God and to one another but may feel all alone in the struggle? Peter points them to Jesus who is the ground and object of their hope. In what do you hope? Where do you turn when life gets difficult? What comforts you in times of trial? This week, we continue in our new study of First Peter by fixing our eyes on Jesus, our living hope.
This spring, we begin a new sermon series through the letters of the Apostle Peter. 1st and 2nd Peter were written to Christians who were navigating their new identity as people of God while still living and working in the world.
