Although we may not long to be holy as much as we long to be hopeful (see last week’s sermon), the way Peter describes holiness in I Peter 1:13-2:3 shows how very beautiful and attractive it is, not only for us but also for everyone around us.
The Thessalonian Christians show us what it looks like to live out God’s grace under persecution.
The proclamation of the King’s word provokes two opposite responses.
Although the son of Elizabeth would be great, the son of Mary would be even greater!
