As citizens of Heaven, we need humble leaders leading humble congregations to resist the devil, to stand firm in their fight, and to trust God. 1- My Call as your Leader is to Shepherd with Integrity (vs. 1-4) 2- Clothe Yourselves with Humility (vs. 5-6) 3-...
As citizens of Heaven, we trust God with our lives and therefore exhibit Christ-like courage when suffering for Him. 1- Don’t be surprised when suffering comes… Instead, rejoice (vs. 12-16) 2- Take courage, suffering reminds believers that this world will be judged by...
In service to the suffering, God has given the gift of prayer and us (the Church). 1- Preparing Yourself to Serve the Suffering (vs. 7) 2- Serving the Suffering through Hospitality (vs. 8) 3- Serving the Suffering with Your Gifts (vs. 10-11)
As Citizens of Heaven, we arm ourselves with the resolve of Christ in suffering justly for doing good and therefore we live differently than the world. 1- Arm yourself with the resolve of Christ (v. 1): Be willing to suffer rather than give into sin. ...
We can endure suffering because we have been preserved by the blood of Christ to be presented to the Father in glory. 1- Suffering for Good (vs. 17) 2- Jesus Suffered for the Unrighteous (18-20): He suffered once for all, was empowered by the Spirit, and will deliver...
