Entrust Yourself
One by one, they died. James, the brother of John, was beheaded. Thomas was killed in India. Simon was crucified in Egypt. Mark, the first bishop of Alexandria, was burned and buried in Egypt as well. Bartholomew was beaten, crucified, and beheaded. Andrew, Peter’s brother, was crucified in Rome. Matthew was killed with a spear. Phillip was stoned and then hanged on a cross. James, the brother of Jesus, survived being thrown from the temple. Then he was beaten to death.
No Condemnation!
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Unashamed
I can hardly imagine the emotions of believers who are persecuted. While countless believers have been put to death throughout the ages, and many are dying for their faith throughout the world, American Christians don’t give persecution a second thought. But Peter is writing to those who may well die for their faith. Take in his solemn instruction.
The War Within
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The Spirit of God Rests on You
Our passage today reminds me of Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Let’s read the verse and review his story.
1 Peter 4:14
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
Recognizing Sin
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Letter To The Church in Ephesus
Letter to the church in Ephesus
Rejoice in Suffering
The apostle Peter was no stranger to suffering. His time with Jesus opened his eyes to the painful trials that followers of Jesus must endure. He knew what the inside of a Roman prison looked like. He also knew that Roman jailors did not have this job because of their kindheartedness. In today’s passage, Peter tells believers to not be surprised by “fiery trials.”
Speaking and Serving
The apostle Peter was all about focus and clarity. The gospel of Mark, believed by most theologians to be Peter’s words recorded by Mark, is straightforward, hard-hitting, and action-packed. In our passage today, Peter takes all the potential spiritual gifts (see Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4) and lists them in two broad categories—speaking and serving.
1 Peter 4:7
The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.
Letter To The Church in Laodicea
Letter to the church in Laodicea
Gifts
This verse emphasizes that every believer has at least one gift. The gift is not given for us to let atrophy from lack of use. It has been given “to serve one another.” Neglecting to use your gift, for whatever reason, not only hurts you but the entire body of Christ. You have a gift! Time to use it!
Gift of God
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Letter To The Church in Philadelphia
Letter to the church in Sardis
Hospitality
Peter exhorts followers of Christ to open their homes to fellow believers in need. Offer them warmth by the fire, food, and a place to sleep. The hosts were not to expect payment, allow the guests to stay as long as needed, and this was to be “without grumbling.” Hospitality is hard work. Guests may overstay their welcome. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Fish and visitors stink after three days.” But believers were to provide this ministry cheerfully.
Dead or Alive
https://www.thejourneywithronmoore.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/jrn20210524.mp3Podcast: Download (23.8MB) There is limitless life-giving power available to the Christian…power to live as Christ desires…power to live in victory. So how do we turn it on? Ron Moore...
Letter To The Church in Sardis
Letter to the church in Sardis
Love Covers a Multitude of Sins
“Hatred stirs up strife,” the proverb says (Proverbs 10:12a). It’s true, isn’t it? When we dislike a person, we want to prove them wrong. If they say, “Up,” we say, “Down!” If they say, “Right,” we say, “Left!” If they say the sky is blue, we argue it is more like turquoise. Dislike for another person drives us to demonstrate animosity. However, there is a second part to the proverb. “Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses” (Prov 10:12b). Peter paraphrases this proverb in our passage today.
The Gift of Grace
https://www.thejourneywithronmoore.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/jrn20210521.mp3Podcast: Download (23.8MB) Two men have decided the eternal destiny of the human race. You belong to one of them. The question is: which one? On today’s broadcast, Ron Moore compares...
Letter To The Church in Smyrna
Letter to the church in Smyrna