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Jesus always intended the Christian life to be public, not private; to be practiced out in the open, not behind closed doors. He also knew this would create friction with a world that finds him and his followers socially indigestible. We'll think through these topics, as we continue in our series on 1 Peter. Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at 1 Peter 3:8-22 and: 1) The Uniqueness of Our Conduct 2) The Visibility of Our Witness 3) The Certainty of Our Vindication
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Jesus' life was both repulsive and attractive. Some hated how he lived so much they eventually killed him for it. Others loved how he lived so much they devoted their lives to him. Reality check: this is how it will be for faithful followers of Jesus Christ. Join us and find wisdom and encouragement in the example of Jesus. Brian Dainsberg, Lead Pastor, looks at 1 Peter 2:11-3:7 and discusses these points: 1) Embrace Your Identity as an Alien 2) Social Order Is Critical to Human Flourishing 3) Holiness Is an Evangelistic Strategy 4) Imitate Jesus’ Example of Suffering Marginalized by society, alienated in their relationships and threatened with a loss of socioeconomic standing, Christians are, and have always been, "misfits." In Part 2 of our series, "Alien," we'll take a look at an overlooked aspect to living as exiles: our Christian identity. Getting that right is a must, if we're going to engage the world around us the way Jesus wants us to. Text: Peter 1:13-2:3 1) Hope in the Right Direction 2) Conform to the Right Image 3) Thrive in the Right Place 4) Foster the Right Appetite |
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