Although the original readers of Peter’s letter were experiencing relatively mild opposition from their neighbors, in I Peter 3:8-22, he wanted to prepare them for worse persecution to come and the unfair suffering they would have to endure. As in all the letter, God calls on us both to preach and to practice what we preach, no matter how others might be treating us. In fact, when we endure unfair suffering as Christians, we receive special blessings and opportunities to demonstrate our faith.
Starting the day by focusing on the LORD orients the entire day toward him.
Jesus concluded his final discourse with his disciples before his death in John 16:12-33. He developed previous lessons and added that they would have...
Christians need to walk wisely by being filled in the Holy Spirit.