What does Peter say about being subject to governments or human authorities? How does it compare to what Paul says? Why is it so important?
(Daily walk through 1 Peter. Recorded for the Dewey Church of Christ on April 13, 2020.)
Three Resurrections
The concept of “resurrection” is the most important concept in Christianity. Is it something that reasonable people might believe in? What makes it so important? And what does it mean for us?
(This sermon was preached for the Dewey Church of Christ on April 12, 2020.)
Daily Dose – Submission (1 Peter 2:13-2:7)
What does it mean to “be subject to”, and what does this concept matter so much to Peter? What does Peter want us to do and how?
(Daily walk through 1 Peter. This was recorded for the Dewey Church of Christ on April 10, 2020.)
Daily Dose – God’s People (1 Peter 2:9-12)
1 Peter 2:9-12 serves as the core thesis of the letter. Everything before leads up to it and everything after explains it. How should this central text apply to us?
(Daily walk through 1 Peter. This was recorded for the Dewey Church of Christ on April 9, 2020.)
Daily Dose – The Cornerstone (1 Peter 2:4-8)
One of the more common analogies for the church is a structure, or building, which Peter uses in 1 Peter 2. Why is this so important, and what part does Jesus play in this analogy?
(Daily walk through 1 Peter. This was recorded for the Dewey Church of Christ on April 7, 2020.)
Daily Dose – The Abiding Word (1 Peter 1:22-2:3)
In this section Peter makes another distinction between things that are temporary and things that are eternal. How should this separation affect our lives?
(A daily walk through 1 Peter. Recorded for the Dewey Church of Christ on April 6, 2020.)
Words that Give Grace
Our words are important, perhaps especially so in a time like this. What qualities should our words possess? What should we avoid in our speech and typed words?
(This sermon was preached for the Dewey Church of Christ on April 5, 2020.)
Daily Dose – Be Holy! (1 Peter 1:13-21)
In this section Peter dives into the meat of his message: be holy! How did that apply to their context, and how does it apply to ours?
(Recorded for the Dewey Church of Christ on April 3, 2020.)
Daily Dose – Prophesied Salvation (1 Peter 1:10-12)
At the end of his introduction, Peter brings up an interesting idea concerning the prophets of old, and their relationship to Christians living in the “last days”. As such Christians, what should we learn from this text?
(Part of a daily walk through 1 Peter. Recorded on April 2, 2020.)
Daily Dose – Temporary Trials (1 Peter 1:3-9)
In the extended introduction to his letter, Peter begins to explore some of the main themes in more detail. What can we learn from Peter in this passage?
(Recorded on March 31, 2020.)
Watts in the Word 