I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. 1 Peter 5:12b Peter closes this epistle by exhorting the church to be humble in verses 5 through 7, to be watchful in verses 8 through 9, and to be hopeful in verses 10 through…
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…I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand…Greet one another with a kiss of love. 1 Peter 5:12, 14 As Peter concludes his letter, he emphasizes the importance of unity and love within the body of Christ. He mentions greetings from other believers…
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But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 5:10-11 Suffering is an inevitable part of the Christian life, but it’s not without purpose. Peter reminds us of that…
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…and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:5b-7 We all get dressed in the morning and at times carefully pick out…
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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will…
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And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. 1 Peter 5:4 And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work Revelation 22:12 If you knew Jesus was coming back in a week, how would it change your life, your…
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And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:3-5  You ever wonder what it would be like to be ruthlessly persecuted for your faith,…
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Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 1 Peter 5:2-3  Peter exhorts church leaders to shepherd God’s flock with humility and eagerness. This calling extends to all believers in various capacities.…
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I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep… I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. John 10:11, 14 Don’t know if you realize this but sheep are probably the most oblivious and dependent animals on earth. They are lost without a shepherd. Jesus describes Himself as…
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All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 For every church the importance of teaching God’s Word, as Jesus consistently did, cannot be over emphasized. The focus of Jesus’ ministry remained the teaching of…
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