1 Peter was written to teach us how to remain faithful and content in the midst of the heavy trials of our mortal life on earth, this "time of your sojourn." We are taught the purpose and character of trials, seeing in them the sanctifying work of the Spirit revealing the genuineness of our God-given and, therefore, invincible, enduring faith.
This series of messages is a verse-by-verse exposition of the book of 1 Peter by Dave Rich, a pastor of Kootenai Community Church.
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The Sovereign Stone (1 Peter 2:7-8)
God is fully sovereign, ordaining all that comes to pass—including every human action and thought, even sinful ones. In this passage, Peter reassures his readers by sh...
Stones and Sacrifices: Peter's Mixed Metaphor for the Church (1 Peter 2:5)
Dave Rich examines Peter's metaphor of the church as living stones in 1 Peter 2:5. This imagery portrays believers as components of a spiritual house, functioning as a...
Jesus Christ, the Living Stone (1 Peter 2:4-10)
Dave Rich explores the significance of Jesus Christ as the living stone in 1 Peter 2:4-10. Highlighting how one’s valuation of Christ impacts their eternal destiny, Ri...
Longing for the Word (1 Peter 2:1-3)
God's will for every believer is their sanctification. That is the purpose of this life, with all of its trials and temptations. God has given us His word as a means o...
Love is a Good Investment (1 Peter 1:23-25)
Peter commands believers to love one another fervently and from the heart. This kind of love is not without sacrifice, but this investment of love is guaranteed to res...