In this week’s passage, Peter finally quotes the Old Testament passage that he has been building his argument upon in the previous verses. It is found in Isaiah 28:16, and Paul also quotes it in Romans 9:33. You can see it for yourself in 1 Peter 2:6. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”1 Peter 2:6″] The next few…
Making Good Friends
One of the most important aspects of life is developing great friendships. We need friends. No one can do life alone. God designed us to be in relationships with one another. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Making Good Friends”] But making, and being, a good friend can be difficult sometimes. And especially so if you are the least…
Coffee Break – 09.19.2016
On this day in history: In 1876, Melville R. Bissell patented the carpet sweeper. In 1942, the first advertisement to announce Little Golden Books appeared in Publishers Weekly. And in 1957, the first-ever underground nuclear explosion was detonated in an underground tunnel at the Nevada Test Site, a 1,375 square mile research center located 65…
Memorize Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5
As Peter gets into the swing of his letter, he uses several metaphors to capture the mind of his readers. That is exactly what he does in this passage, using the metaphor of living stones, being built into a house. You can see his imagery for yourself in 1 Peter 2:4-5. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”1 Peter…
Coffee Break – 09.12.2016
On this day in history: In 1609, English explorer Henry Hudson sailed down what is now known as the Hudson River. In 1873, the first practical typewriter was sold to customers. And in 1940, the Lascaux cave paintings were discovered near Montignac, France, by four teenagers who stumbled upon the ancient artwork after following their…
Memorize Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3
Peter begins the second chapter of his letter with some practical application of what he has instructed in the previous verses. This is directly connected to the previous section with the word “therefore,” and provides sort of a summary of all that has gone before. Take a look at this week’s passage for yourself in…