Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark.
Summary: The concept of “knowledge” is widely misunderstood. We often confuse opinions for real knowledge. When it comes to the Bible, it is important to understand that our faith is in Jesus, the person, and not our opinions about the Bible.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:13 — Mysteries”
Stand fast in it.
Summary: Context is very important as we strive to understand God’s Word. Peter writes, “Stand fast in it.” The “it” is the grace of God.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:12 (c) — Stand Fast”
… encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God.
Summary: We have a choice in what we look at. The truth in Peter’s letter includes both the suffering that comes with separation from the world, and the joy of knowing God loves you. We have to choose which one we want to look at.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:12 (b) — Focal Point”
…and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
Summary: Peter uses the language of physical strength to describe the resoluteness God gives to those who put their faith in Him.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:10 (e) — Lighthouse”
[And the God of all grace,]… will himself restore you …
Summary: We suffer in life and in death. In both cases, God himself will restore us.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:10 (d) — The Power to Restore”
… who called you to his eternal glory in Christ …
Summary: Peter outlines five callings in his letter. The first four lead to the fifth; sharing God’s eternal glory in Christ.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:10 (b) — Called by God”
And the God of all grace …
Summary: Following Peter’s train of thought we find ourselves with a roadmap to pleasing God and inviting His grace in our lives.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:10 (a) — All Grace”
…because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
Summary: All Saints Sunday reminds us of those who have gone before and been martyred for their faith. We also remember those who are suffering for the faith today. Peter encourages us to continue our suffering knowing that we are not alone.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:9 (b) — Suffering Around the World”
…because he cares for you.
Summary: Peter shows us the heart of God. God cares for each of us deeply.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:7 (b) — Caring”
Cast all your anxiety on him…
Summary: Life offers us an unlimited supply of anxieties. God offers us an unlimited supply of peace. All we have to do is trust him with our worries and anxiety, and let him do the rest.
Continue reading “1 Peter 5:7 (a) — The Anxious Onion”