Grace For The Suffering Flock

1 Peter 5: 1-11 | Pastor Joey Zorina | Grace For The Suffering Flock

What have you learned about humility during the pandemic? Here, Peter closes his letter by addressing the flock of God who are suffering in Asia Minor. Follow along as we look at the relationship between God’s grace and humility in our suffering: - a) Humility serves by example. b) Humility casts all anxieties on God. c) Humility looks to God’s restoring grace.

Do Not Be Surprised By Sufferings

1 Peter 4: 12-19 | Pastor Joey Zorina | Do Not Be Surprised By Sufferings

Peter reminds the exiles, in the midst of increasing opposition, that they should not be surprised by trials.  In Peter’s mind, God is using suffering to purify the church.  So how can we suffer well as Christians?  To answer that, follow along as we look at:  a) The joy of sharing in Christ’ suffering.  b) The Spirit of glory that rests upon us.  c) The household of God in which we are saved.   

Living in Light of The End

1 Peter Series | Exiles | ch. 4: 1-11 | Pastor Joey Zorina |

As the pressure of persecution was increasing in Asia Minor, Peter tells the exiles to pursue a godly life in light of the end time judgment. Follow along in your Bibles as we look at 3 insights on Christian living in light of the end:- a) The true liberty that Christ brings to us. b) The true judge to whom we must give account. c) The true love that covers a multitude of sins.

Defending The Gospel in Public

1 Peter ch. 3: 13- 22 | Exiles | Pastor Joey Zorina

In this episode, Peter is writing to Christians who feel the increasing pressure of opposition under the Roman Empire. Instead of cowering in fear, they were to prepare to make a defense of the gospel with courage and gentleness. So, follow along as we look at 3 insights:- (a) The heart that is prepared to honor Christ. (b) The righteous Sufferer who brings us to God. (c) The exalted Christ who works through us.

The Hidden Person of The Heart

1 Peter | Exile Series | ch. 3: 1-8 | Pastor Joey Zorina

Peter says the unfading character of a gentle heart is most precious in God’s sight, and to be desired more than elaborate gold jewelry and outward looks. Follow along as we look at 3 insights on how the gospel beautifies our relationships from the inside: - a) The beauty that comes from a gentle heart. b) The seed from which Christ came to us. c) The grace and honor that is given to us.

Christ Like Suffering As Exiles

Exiles | 1 Peter Series | Pastor Joey Zorina | ch. 2: 13- 25

In this episode, Peter shows how the exiles are to submit to their masters as servants. Do you find it easy or difficult to submit to your boss in the workplace? What should motivate Christians to submit to earthly masters? Follow along as we look at 3 insights from this passage:- a) The grace of submission to those above us. b) The example of Christ we are called to follow. c) The wounds of Christ that heals our sins.

Proclaiming Christ As Exiles

Exiles Series | 1 Peter 2: 1-10 | Pastor Joey Zorina

After reminding them of the good news that was preached to them (in ch. 1: 25), Peter now shows what it means to grow as believers and proclaim Christ as exiles. Following along as we look at 3 insights from ch. 2: 1- 10:- a) The spiritual milk that grows us into maturity. b) The living Stone that builds us into a spiritual house. c) The excellencies of Christ we proclaim to the nations.

Future Grace For Exiles

Exiles | Future Grace For Exiles | 1 Peter 1: 13- 25 | Pastor Joey Zorina

Christian hope is not empty and does not disappoint us because our hope is fully set on the grace that will be brought to us when Jesus Christ appears. As we pick up from vv. 13- 25, here are 3 things Peter says we must remember during our journey on earth:- a) The future grace that will be brought to us. b) The futile ways from which we were ransomed. c) The living Word that teaches us to love.

A Living Hope For Exiles

1 Peter Series | Exiles: Hope For Strangers in A Foreign Land | ch. 1: 3-12 | Pastor Joey Zorina

1 Peter was written by Peter from Rome, around AD 63- 64 to the “elect exiles” (the diaspora Jewish Christians, including Gentiles) scattered throughout Asia Minor’s Roman provinces. As we enter a new season, with the world still suffering from COVID, we see that this world is not our home. From our passage, we see: a) The living hope that God awakens in us. b) The trials of fire that test our faith. c) The joy that flows from our salvation.