1 Peter 4:12-5:14 This sermon urges Christians to live with the genuine belief that “the end of all things is at hand,” shaping their conduct through devotion, good works, and steadfast faith during suffering. Peter calls believers to glorify Christ even in trials, seeing hardship as participation in His suffering and evidence of hope in His return. The lesson emphasizes humble leadership,…
1 Timothy 3:2 These attributes are requirements for Godly leadership—and they must all be present for a man to be qualified to serve as an elder—a shepherd over God’s flock! But what about everyone else? I’d argue that most of the characteristics Paul describes as requirements for an elder also point to traits that God calls for all Christians to strive to…
1 Peter 5 I love getting to see great landmarks to history; whether they be old mansions in TN; monuments in Washington, DC; or old temples in Mexico. These great things are monuments to what’s gone on before—to people long dead and deeds long ago accomplished. My next big goal is to make it to Europe—for there are so many older and…