PBE 2021

Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God's love and mercy and is worthy of our devotion

Jesus is greater than angels, the Torah, Moses, the Promised Land, priests, Melchizedek, sacrifices, and the covenant.

Jesus is God's Word, the hope for a new creation, our eternal priest, and the perfect sacrifice.

It challenges believers on how they should live with regard to words, favoritism, love, wealth and hardship.

When believers listen to and obey God's word, they love Him and others.

Their actions match their words, and their lives are made whole, complete and perfect.

1 Peter gives persecuted Christians a powerful reminder that they have hope in the midst of their suffering.

From the time of Abraham, God's people were a misunderstood minority and should expect to face hostility because they live under King Jesus' rule.

Apostles are chosen by God, and their persecution is actually a gift because it offers them a chance to show others the surprising generosity and love of Jesus, which is fueled by hope in His return and victory over evil.

Peter is hopeful that their imitation of Jesus and demonstration of His upside-down kingdom, which includes baptism and service, will give power to their words as they bear witness to God's mercy and show people the beautiful truth about Jesus.

As his farewell speech Peter issues two warnings against corrupt teachers who are leading the Christian communities astray with their way of life and distorted theology.

Peter addresses their objections to the reality of Jesus' resurrection and the final judgment.

He reminds Christians that their hope is in God.

In His time on the Day of the Lord, He will expose evil and injustice and remove it to make way for a new heaven and earth that's permeated with righteousness, God's love and people who know and love God and their neighbors.