Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders.
Summary: Peter commends those under the authority of the church elders to submit to them. Yet there are two kinds of elders.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:5 (a) — The Elders”
… you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
Summary: Peter helps us understand that being faithful to God while we serve him in this life leads to eternal favor.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:4 (b) — A Crown of Glory”
And when the Chief Shepherd appears …
Summary: We often think of things that may happen in the future as happening ”someday.” Peter is not so vague. Talking about Jesus, the Chief Shepherd, Peter says ”when” he comes. It makes a difference!
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:4 (a) — Today”
… not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
Summary: Peter wraps up his thoughts on being a shepherd with encouragement to serve humbly.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:3 — Shepherds IV — The Example”
…not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve…
Summary: Peter points to a dangerous distraction that tempts some who are shepherds. He wants those who are shepherds to be ”eager to serve.”
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:2 (c) — Shepherds III — Eager to Serve”
… watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be…
Summary: We look at what it means to be a shepherd and explore how attitude affects what we do.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:2 (b) — Shepherds II — Willingness”
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—
Summary: Peter begins a passage dedicated to helping elders shepherd their flock. Why would he need to remind them of this? Shepherds are people, too.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:2 (a) — Shepherds I: Like David”
So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
Summary: There is suffering we have earned and suffering that seems unfair. When we have to suffer for what seems like no reason, Peter says we need to turn to God and do more good.
Continue reading “1 Peter 4:19 — What To Do”
And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved…
Summary: Paul offers us a challenging thought. Righteousness is not an easy path, it is hard road. For the Christian, this offers us an opportunity to think about what it means to be saved.
Continue reading “1 Peter 4:18 (a) — The Hard Road”
… and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?
Summary: Today Peter finishes his thought about judgment with a reference to obedience. How are obedience and faith related?
Continue reading “1 Peter 4:17 (b) — Deep Dive”