We continue our challenging and inspiring Dare to Hope series this Sunday as we take a verse-by-verse journey through the New Testament book of 1 Peter. He wrote to people who were exiles and outcasts because of their faith in Jesus. His purpose was to embolden them to stand strong in the face of adversity and opposition and to live as people of enduring hope. Grab your Bible, join us for this series, and learn how to be a hope-filled counter-cultural.
Rather than blending in and accepting the values of the culture around us, God calls us to live differently by trusting and obeying Him. He calls us to stand against the flow of culture. When we do, we may experience ridicule, marginalization, and possibly even suffering and persecution. At the same time, we have the promise that even though things may be difficult, we can also experience joy, purpose, and hope. Just as Peter wanted to encourage his readers, I believe we can be encouraged as well whether we are facing persecution because we follow Jesus or because we are facing times of suffering because of the brokenness of our world.
Make sure to bring your Bible with you this Sunday as we walk verse-by-verse through 1 Peter 4:12-19. The title of the message is Persevering in Times of Suffering.
I love you and can’t wait to see what God does in our church and for our community this Sunday. We have an exciting announcement to make on Sunday about our next Lead Pastor. You won’t want to miss it.
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Joyfully living on mission in intimacy with Jesus and others,
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