Watch Out for False Teachers | 2 Peter 2:1-22
2peter2-so-rev5 Peter says in verse 18, “For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human nature, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error.” This is why these false teachers are so terribly dangerous. They speak well asRead More →
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO CONFIRM YOUR CALLING | 2 Peter 1:1-21
2peter1-so-rev5 In order to make every effort to confirm our calling, we do not need any extra knowledge or special gift. We have been given everything we need. Look at verses 3-4. “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of himRead More →
Be Shepherds of God’s Flock | 1 Peter 5:1-14
1pet5-sam-rev God is not interested in forced displays of service. God desires something that genuinely comes from a loving and willing heart because that is how He has loved and served us. So when you look at your own life, are you serving God because you want to or youRead More →
Participate in the Sufferings of Christ | 1 Peter 4:1-19
1pet4-so-rev4 When suffering and hardship come, there are two responses. One is to look at them as troubles and complain. The other is to look at them as an opportunity to experience God’s power. The times of trouble and hardship are opportunity to experience God’s grace and turn them intoRead More →
Revere Christ as Lord | 1 Peter 3:1-18
1pet3-so-rev4 In chapter 3, Peter teaches husbands and wives how to live happily so that God may be glorified. He also teaches them how to live in a godless society as Christians. Most importantly, Peter teaches them how to be the defenders of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Today, weRead More →
The Living Stone | 1 Peter 2:4-25
1pet2-so-rev5 Jesus is the living Stone. When we come to him, God makes us alive and we become living stones to be a holy priesthood and a royal priesthood. May God help us to remember our identity in Christ and fulfill our duty as priests in this generation. Read More →
BE HOLY | 1 Peter 1:13-2:3
1pet1b-so-rev4 Be holy, because God is holy. Crave pure spiritual milk, so that you may grow up in your salvation. May this be the desire of our hearts, the longing of our souls, and our daily prayer and endeavor. As practical reminders, I suggest the following: 1. Don’t get tooRead More →
The Living Hope | 1 Peter 1:1-12
1pet1a-so-rev3 Peter encouraged the believers with the living hope in the kingdom of God. This hope enables us to live as a royal priesthood and a holy nation no matter what the world is like. The living hope gives us security, great joy, and genuine love. Let’s accept the livingRead More →
The Holy Spirit Stands By You Always | John 14:15-31
john14b-so-rev3 Today we learned that the Holy Spirit dwells in those who love God. He is the advocate who stands by us always, and who leads us in the truth. As he dwells in us, he transforms us into Jesus’ holy image. He gives us God’s peace. Let’s tune inRead More →