By Sam E. Stone When doubters and cynics ridicule the church today, it is nothing new. That was happening a few years after the church began. As the apostle Peter neared the end of his life, even then he addressed the criticisms being leveled against Christians. Scoffers’ Perspective 2 Peter 3:3-4 It is […]
By Sam E. Stone Persecution was common for the church of Peter’s day. His two letters address both what had happened already and what lay ahead. Christians need not fear, remembering the example of their Lord. In today’s text, Peter returns to his main theme found in 1 Peter 3:14-18, after some parenthetical remarks […]
By Joni Wood Two years ago my husband and I eagerly pursued teaching assignments in China. We were convinced God was leading us on an adventure of faith to the other side of the world. It wasn’t an easy journey, however. We ran into many roadblocks. A friend who assured us he could get […]
By David Faust Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. Calling his disciples to […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Talk about a recent act of voluntary service that made you feel good. Did you expect to have a positive feeling after you served? Why, or why not? Read 1 Peter 4:1-11. 2. Compare the attitude and motivation of a pagan with that of a Christ-follower according to […]
