Click here to open the Video Devotional 1 Peter 2:18-25 The historical data in this passage may seem far from our lives today, but these instructions from the Apostle Peter were very real in the time of its writing.  Peter instructs the servants to be submissive to their masters and to endure suffering, even when …

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Click here to open the Video Devotional 1 Peter 2:13-17 This passage begins with the word “Therefore” and is a great example of the power of the word in its role of connecting an earlier passage with the current text.  The “Therefore” attaches verses 11-12 to verses 13-17.  First, from verses 11-12 Peter tells the …

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Click here to open the Video Devotional 1 Peter 2:11-12 The Apostle Peter begins this passage with the word “Beloved” and in so doing is referring to those who have been born again, “to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3-4, NKJV); to those who, “rejoice with …

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Click here to open the Video Devotional 1 Peter 2:9-10 Peter reverts back once again in verse 9 to those who believe, and first relates to the Old Testament calling of God’s chosen people Israel (Exodus 19:5-6).  He ends verse 9 by stating the main mission of the Israelites of the Old Testament, “that you …

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Click here to open the Video Devotional 1 Peter 2:7-8 In yesterday’s lesson we spoke about those who put their trust in Jesus as the cornerstone and foundation of a solid spiritual relationship with Almighty God that will not be put to shame.  Today we’re going to take a look at how this rock and …

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