We called to be law-abiding citizens. We’ve spent four weeks discussing how we present ourselves to God: holy, in one mind, mature, and in community. Now we are prepared to see what God’s word says about what we are to do as citizens, employees, family members, and in society. Troubled Times I guess this is as good a day as…
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Prepare for Lesson Read 1st Peter 2:8b-12 to prepare for today’s lesson. If you’re new to this community, please read the Reading Plan: Your Identity in Christ, Conduct Before God (Parts 1, 2, and 3). Focus As you come to Him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves, like living…
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The “with God” life is not some abstract idea, separate from who you are. We are who we are because we live a “with God” life. Our thoughts are different and our ways are not the same as others. We live a Christ-centered life, not self-centered. We are not left ignorant about Him or unaware of His loyal love, beautiful…
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We should conduct ourselves before God as mature and capable of knowing and understanding God’s Word. As a young Christian, I didn’t appreciate the value of growing in the Lord and how much I needed it. Read 1st Peter 2:1-8 to prepare for today’s lesson. To get started, read the Reading Plan for 1st Peter, Your Identity in Christ, Conduct…
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Have you ever thought about what you’re thinking and how it matters to God? Please, read 1st Peter 1:13-25 to prepare for today’s lesson. If this is the first time you’ve landed on this page, then read the Reading Plan for 1st Peter, Your Identity as a Christian, and Conduct Before God, Part One: Holiness. Therefore, preparing your mind for…
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