REDEEMER INTERNATIONAL
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Peter 1 & 2 Series
November 5, 2023: 2 Peter 1: 12-21
Preacher: Rebecca Mosley
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Peter is very concerned to help new believers feel that their faith is firmly established, and so he tirelessly reminds them of what they know? His own lived testimony, as an eyewitness of Jesus’ power and as one who has lived a life of suffering in the footsteps of his master, gives him authority. He also reminds his readers that the word of prophesy is solid, and made even more sure as Jesus fulfilled scripture. We also need constant reminders of the times we have heard God’s voice and experienced scripture as even more sure. As we make our way through the confusion and murk of this world, constant remembrance of Jesus’ work in our lives will be like a morning star rising in our hearts, giving us courage to go on.
October 29, 2023: 2 Peter 1: 1-11
Preacher: Rob Glahn
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Reflections on the transformative nature of relational knowledge, following on Peter’s exhortation to pursue knowledge of God. When we know God, when we immerse ourselves in the character of Jesus, we ourselves are changed. Our character and our values become more Christlike as we know Christ intimately.
October 22, 2023: 1 Peter 5
Relationships Matter
Preacher: Bob Glahn
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Today we reviewed key themes so far in the letter, and then explored how relationships matter in three ways in this last chapter: relationships leadership, our relationship with the Lord and against the devil, and relationships in greeting and supporting one another in faith.
October 15, 2023: 1 Peter 4: 12-19
Preacher: Paul Mosley
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Peter teaches on the suffering that Christian believers can expect to face. As he was writing, the Roman empire began to persecute Christians, trials that would continue in waves for the next 300 years. Why? Were Christians terrorists and insurrectionists, causing violence in the Roman empire? Completely the opposite: Christians were careful to live such good lives among the pagans that people had to glorify God. In fact, the Romans were right to fear something far more dangerous than the individual Christians themselves. The Christian worldview of monotheism, radical love, unity and egalitarianism deeply threatened the Roman social order. Are we ready to live so differently from the unbelieving world around us? Are we ready to live out a dangerous gospel with joy?
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October 8, 2023: 1 Peter 4: 1-11
Preacher: Rebecca Mosley
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The end of all things is at hand. How will we respond? Will we hunker down and just try to survive? Will we engage in numbing, pleasure-seeking behaviors? Will we guard ourselves, turning inward? Or will we reach out in love, following the example of Christ as he extended himself to us? Peter offers us a joyful vision of an alert life, full of prayer, forgiving love, and open hospitality. We are invited to serve others in our homes practically, and to minister to the community with word and service in the strength God gives us.
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October 1, 2023: 1 Peter 3: 8-22
Preacher: Andreas Bruun
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How do we respond to suffering, when we suffer for doing good? Peter exhorts us to repay evil with good and blessing, following the example of Christ Jesus. We were reminded of the value of patience. And we see the final victory of Christ, through his suffering, another example of hope for us.
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September 24, 2023: 1 Peter 3: 1-7
Wives Submit to Your Husbands
Preacher: Fredrik Hector
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Fredrik Hector dealt sensitively with a very difficult text and took us on a detailed excursion through the dynamics of 1st century gender relations. Again, it was clear how much we need to read passages like this in their historical context. He ended by speaking to husbands from the timeless example of Jesus Christ in his love for the church.
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September 17, 2023: 1 Peter 2: 13-25
Preacher: Rebecca Mosley
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Peter has hinted at the theme of suffering earlier in his letter. This week, the rubber meets the road. How should Christians relate to living under pagan governments? How should Christians respond to punishment at the hands of wicked masters? When we are put under pressure, and especially when we suffer unjustly, our lives will tell a story. We are free in Christ, but slaves of God, and so we need to live under the rule of the household of God – following the example of our Lord Jesus. We ended our time looking at Jesus, and drawing courage for our own suffering, watching as he wept, was beaten, falsely accused and killed, and always maintained his dignity.
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September 10, 2023: 1 Peter 2: 1-12
Preacher: Bob Glahn
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In the midst of suffering, Peter reminds the scattered Christians of their high calling as a chosen people, a royal priesthood. They are a spiritual house, built on Jesus Christ the chief cornerstone. And where do they find the fuel they need for a loving healthy life: Peter exhorts them to crave pure spiritual milk, the word of God. We also need to pray to crave the good nourishment of God’s word.
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September 3, 2023: 1 Peter 1: 13-25
Preacher: Andrew Haverly​
A focus on the very practical purpose of the letter, and Peter's introduction of blessing God for His great salvation even as we face many trials in our fairh. Believers are both elect and in exile. God both protects and provides for us as we trust Him.
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August 27, 2023: 1 Peter 1: 1-12
Preacher: Samuel Tedder
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We began our series on 1 Peter last Sunday, with a focus on the very practical purpose of the letter, and Peter's introduction of blessing God for His great salvation even as we face many trials in our fairh. Believers are both elect and in exile. God both protects and provides for us as we trust Him.
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