Dr. Todd Miles repeats to us Peter's encouragment to elect exiles, to place our trust in God as we live faithfully under this world's authorities.
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1 Peter 2:1-12 - "Be Who You Are Where You Are"
Peter continues his letter of encouragement to displaced and troubled Christians, reminding them that scripture spoke long ago of what has come to pass,. Though men have rejected God's chosen foundation, He continues to build His house.
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1 Peter 1:13-25 - "Blood-Bought for Purpose"
Dr. Todd Miles brings a message from 1 Peter 1, where the apostle calls believers to holiness in light of the future hope secured by the costly blood of Christ.
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1 Peter 1:1-12 - "The Living Hope of Elect Exiles"
Setting aside our series through the book of Mark for a time, after having just heard Peter's confession, we turn to 1 Peter where the apostle encourages a group of "elect exiles" who are suffering various trials. He reminds them that God has not been caught off guard, he is still in control, and we can take hold of His solid promises when our right now feels uncertain.
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Mark 8:22-38 "Seeing Jesus Clearly"
After a two-part healing of a blind man where he begins to see but then sees more clearly, Jesus asks the disciples who people say he is and who they believe him to be. At this point, they can make out that he is the Christ, but they need to see him even more cleary.
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