1 Peter 5:6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, Truth to Learn Embrace humility and resist pride and let God lift you up. Behind the Words The word translated “humble yourselves” is tapeinoō. It refers to the act of...
1 Peter 5:5 – Humble Submission
1 Peter 5:5 Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." Truth to Learn Submission is the key to life within the Body of...
1 Peter 5:4 – Unfading Victor’s Crown
1 Peter 5:4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. Truth to Learn There is an unfading reward awaiting those who faithfully lead. Behind the Words The expression “Chief Shepherd” is translated from the Greek word archipoimēn, which is...
1 Peter 5:3 – Example, Not Dictator
1 Peter 5:3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; Truth to Learn The pastor (or elder) of a local congregation is to be an example of Christ, not a dictator over the local church. Behind the Words The words “being lords...
1 Peter 5:2 – Shepherd The Flock
1 Peter 5:2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; Truth to Learn A church leader is to behave like a loving shepherd. Behind the Words The word translated “exhort” in yesterday’s verse is...
1 Peter 5:1 – Peter the Elder
1 Peter 5:1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: Truth to Learn Pastor Peter is about to give instruction to church leaders. Behind...
1 Peter 4:19 – Committed Suffering
1 Peter 4:19 Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator. Truth to Learn If you suffer for the cause of Christ, place yourself in His hands and serve Him faithfully. Behind the Words...
1 Peter 4:18 – Final Judgment
1 Peter 4:18 Now "if the righteous one is scarcely saved, where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?" Truth to Learn All unbelievers will face a horrific judgment. Behind the Words The word translated “scarcely” is the Greek word molis. This is an adverb (it modifies the verb “is...
1 Peter 4:17 – Fatherly Chastening
1 Peter 4:17 For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? Truth to Learn As His child, God will chasten you because...
1 Peter 4:16 – Suffering Praise
1 Peter 4:16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. Truth to Learn If you should suffer as a Christian, give God the glory! Behind the Words The word “Christian” is translated from the Greek word christianos....