Click here to open the Video Devotional 2 Peter 1:1a I want to start with this first part of verse 1 because of the word “bondservant.”  Peter is described as a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ.  The word “bondservant” comes from the Old Testament and describes one who willingly has become a servant.  Usually …

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Click here to open the Video Devotional 1 Peter 5:12-14 These last three verses of 1 Peter close the letter and special notice is given to Silvanus (Silas) who, most likely wrote this letter by the direction of the Apostle Peter.  Peter gives his approval that this letter has his blessing in the, “true grace …

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Click here to open the Video Devotional 1 Peter 5:8-11 The Apostle Peter gives instruction to be sober and vigilant because the devil is always lurking to attack those who least expect it.  Be sober as to be clear headed and alert to the areas of one’s life in which the devil may attack.  Be …

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Click here to open the Video Devotional 1 Peter 5:5-7 In 1 Peter 5:5, Peter reaches out to the young people who are believers in Christ Jesus.  He tells them to “submit” to their elders and to one another with an attitude of humility.  Peter then quotes Proverbs 3:34, “God resists the proud,              But …

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Click here to open the Video Devotional 1 Peter 5:1-4 Peter begins his closing of this letter by exhorting the elders of the Beloved and makes the announcement that he too is an elder of the Church and a witness of the sufferings of Christ and as he states in verse 1, “a partaker of …

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