1 Peter is a rich book for preaching within the context of a local church. I can’t wait to study it with you.
The Apostle Peter wrote to scattered disciples trying to survive in a world that contradicted Jesus’s ways. His instructions provide sanity for us as we live fully in a place where we don’t completely belong.
- 08.04.24 – I Don’t Belong Here: 1 Peter 1:1-5 – Peter addressed his fellow disciples as exiles with the reality that this world is not our home. Given that fact, our hope must be in something beyond this life.
- 08.11.24 – Suffering Is Short-Lived: 1 Peter 1:6-9 – No matter how challenging our circumstances may become, all of the suffering in this world is temporary. Once we understand its limit, we can better see God’s refining process.
- 08.18.24 – All of the Bible Points to Jesus: 1 Peter 1:10-12 – Peter realized that Jesus fulfilled all Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah. Looking back over the Scriptures, we realize that the gospel was always God’s original plan.
- 08.25.24 – God Expects Holiness: 1 Peter 1:13-21 – Since the gospel has transformed us, our lifestyles should alter significantly. God’s perfect holiness empowers and expects our personal holiness.
- 09.01.24 – Disappointment and Deconstruction: 1 Peter 1:22-25 – Many people stifle their discipleship due to complex relationships in a church or mounting questions regarding the Bible. Discover how you can handle both and not wander away from the faith.
- 09.08.24 – The Do’s and Don’ts of Spiritual Growth: 1 Peter 2:1-3 – To see consistent spiritual growth, we must be careful to avoid interpersonal drama and pursue biblical truth. A failure to do either will cause spiritual stagnation.
- 09.15.24 – Why the Church Is Still Essential: 1 Peter 2:4-10 – Our culture has recently debated if a church’s services should be deemed essential during times of emergency. Through the Scripture and our experiences, we realize how necessary a church remains to be.
- 09.22.24 – Don’t Be a Hypocrite: 1 Peter 2:11-12 – If this world is not our home, we cannot give ourselves to every available temptation. The war against hypocrisy is important so that we don’t hinder others from seeing Jesus.
- 09.29.24 – Government and God’s People: 1 Peter 2:13-17 – No matter how a government treats Christians, Scripture commands us to respond in God-honoring ways. God has made His will very clear regarding how we should respond to civil authorities.
- 10.06.24 – Jesus and Our Jobs: 1 Peter 2:18-25 – Our jobs will be difficult, but we don’t have to make them extra complex by misaligned behavior. Look to Christ as the guide for responding to challenging work environments.
- 10.13.24 – The Loudest Message a Wife Should Give: 1 Peter 3:1-6 – If a wife desires to get a message across to her husband, she may require an unconventional approach to be successful. Discover how the Bible encourages women to speak volumes without saying a word.
- 10.20.24 – The Strongest Attitude a Husband Should Show: 1 Peter 3:7 – Our society is full of toxic masculinity that disrespects and disregards women. Discover how the Bible expects men to live with their wives in a uniquely countercultural way.
- 10.27.24 – Living the Good Life: 1 Peter 3:8-12 – We all seek to have good days and experience some form of the good life described by society. Scripture gives us clear instructions to attempt if we desire to see better days.
- 11.03.24 – Christian Civility Among Political Insanity: 1 Peter 3:13-17 – In a super-charged political society, our confidence is not in parties, platforms, or persons, but our hope is in Jesus. Prioritize your gospel witness in a hostile culture as you keep a clear conscience.
- 11.10.24 – The Chasm Between God and Humanity: 1 Peter 3:18-22 – Our sin created a great chasm, but Jesus’s death can truly bring us to God. Jesus’ willingness to suffer provides our salvation to enjoy and our purpose to share.
- 11.17.24 – When a Culture Pressures Unrestrained Behaviors: 1 Peter 4:1-6 – Our culture seems shocked and annoyed if Christians don’t join or support expressions of wild living. It is better to suffer for refusing temptation than it will be for those who embrace defiance.
- 11.24.24 – How to Live in the End Times: 1 Peter 4:7-11 – None of us know when Jesus will return, but we know the time is approaching. As it draws near, discover the proactive priorities Christians should keep.
- 12.01.24 – Unusual Responses to Unavoidable Suffering: 1 Peter 4:12-19 – While the tendency is to respond to suffering with complaints, Scripture encourages us to rejoice instead. Suffering is unavoidable, but our response is supposed to be unusually hopeful.
- 12.08.24 – The Shepherding We Need: 1 Peter 5:1-5 – God gathers His people together because He knows sheep need a shepherd. In His wisdom, He calls leaders to imitate the chief Shepherd so they can serve as examples to the entire flock.
- 12.15.24 – God Exalts, and Satan Devours: 1 Peter 5:6-9 – God has a plan to lift us up, but Satan has another plan to take us down. We must learn the path of humility to continue firm in the faith, undeterred by our enemy’s plans.
- 12.22.24 – God and Sinners Reconciled: 1 Peter 5:10-11 – Just as humanity awaited a Savior to come once before, we now anticipate the return of Christ to usher in His eternal glory. God and sinners will finally and completely be reconciled.
- 12.29.24 – Stand Firm Together: 1 Peter 5:12-14 – God does not intend us to navigate the challenging paths of this life alone. If we are to endure to the end, we must commit to standing firm but doing so together.
Travis Agnew serves as the Lead Pastor of Rocky Creek Church in Greenville, SC. His most recent book is Just (About) Married.