1 Peter 2:23 who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously; Truth to Learn Instead of attacking our accusers, we should surrender to God. Behind the Words What does it mean to be...
1 Peter 2:22 – Silent Suffering
1 Peter 2:22 "Who committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth"; Truth to Learn Jesus Christ is the perfect example of patient suffering. Behind the Words The word translated “sin” is hamartia, which literally means “to miss the mark.” In our case the mark is God-like perfection....
Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11 – Kings at the Manger?
Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11 1Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and...
Luke 2:12, 15-17, 20 – Impossible, Improbable, but True
Luke 2:12, 15-17, 20 12And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger. 15So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, "Let us now go to...
Luke 2:8-14 – Promised Peace
Luke 2:8-14 8Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10Then the angel said...
1 Peter 1:21 – Exemplary Suffering
1 Peter 2:21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: Truth to Learn We have been called by God to follow Christ’s example. Behind the Words The word “called” is translated from kaleō, which means...
1 Peter 2:20 – Patient Suffering
1 Peter 2:20 For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. Truth to Learn When we patiently endure unjust punishment for having done good...
1 Peter 2:19 – Joyful Suffering
1 Peter 2:19 For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. Truth to Learn We should rejoice when we suffer for doing what is good. Behind the Words “Commendable” is translated from the Greek word charis, which is derived from the verb chairō,...
1 Peter 2:18 – Submit to Bosses
1 Peter 2:18 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. Truth to Learn Submission to others is necessary, but not always easy. Behind the Words The word translated “servants” is the Greek word oiketēs, which means...
1 Peter 2:17 – Christ-like Behavior
1 Peter 2:17 Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. Truth to Learn Treating others respectfully is not an option for Christians; we are commanded to do it! Jesus Christ is our example. Behind the Words The word translated “honor” is timaō, which means “to place...