Judge/Judging – Page 11 – Three Minute Bible

November 1, 2020November 1, 2020

1 Peter 5:8 (a) — Is the World Insane?

Picture: A section of the Berlin Wall with the word "madness" painted on it.

Be alert and of sober mind.

Summary: Peter uses this phrase, ‘’be alert and of sober mind,” three times in his letter. This time he warns us that we are being stalked by the devil.

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020

1 Peter 5:5 (b) — Who Wore it Best?

All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another …

Summary: Peter sketches out a simple phrase full of meaning. He teaches us about humility and our need to put it on each day.

October 11, 2020October 11, 2020

1 Peter 4:17 — Uncommon Tater

Picture: A very unusual looking potato. In other words, an "uncommon tater."

For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household…

Summary: The word, ”judgment” has many uses. Today we explore how Peter uses it in today’s passage.

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020

1 Peter 4:5 — Giving Account

Picture: An accusing finger points at you.

But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

Summary: The “living and the dead” does not mean that being dead is the end of the road. When called before the Judge, both the living and the dead will have to give account.

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020

1 Peter 4:1 (b) — Done with Sin

… because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.

Summary: Peter tells us that it is possible to be ”done with sin.” The price is to stay focused on Christ and adopt Christ’s attitude toward suffering. Today we explore what this means.

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

1 Peter 3:18 (a) — The Flavors of Righteousness

Picture: Tubs of gourmet ice cream. — The ice cream in the upper left corner represents unrighteousness! – JE 🙂

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.

Summary: There are four types of righteousness and two of them will get you to heaven. The only problem is that the third type is impossible to achieve and the fourth requires that somebody else achieve it and offers you a free pass. Fortunately for us, Jesus does both.

September 12, 2020September 12, 2020

1 Peter 3:16 (b) — Slandered

… so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

Summary: Sometimes people resent good behavior. It makes them look bad by comparison. If they speak maliciously of you, be gentle, and show respect. Keep your conscience clear and leave the rest to the Lord.

August 30, 2020August 30, 2020

1 Peter 3:9 (a) — Essence of Evil

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing…

Summary: What is evil? Anything you don’t like might qualify. Peter tells us to respond to things we don’t like with a blessing.

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020

1 Peter 3:8 (b) — The Eyes of the Heart

Picture: Closeup of guitar and its strings.

…be sympathetic …

Summary: To be sympathetic is to resonate with another person’s heart. Being sympathetic is an important component of love. Being sympathetic is essential in the Body of Christ.

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

1 Peter 2:24 (b) — Signpost

Picture: Rustic sign pointing to the "Next Step."

… so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness …

Today’s passage speaks to a theme that has been on my heart quite strongly for the past year or so. What does it mean to “die to sins and live for righteousness?” If we want to follow Peter’s guidance, what do we do? Moreover, if we want our church body to follow Peter’s teaching here, what do we do?

If we are to die to our sin, we have to be aware that we are sinning. If we are to live for righteousness, we need to have some concept of what that means. Is it possible for us to do either without being in God’s Word every day?