1 Peter: A Living Hope for Holy Living in a Hostile World INTRO Shifting gears: We are taking a break from our study of Samuel in the Old Testament, having completed 1 Samuel, and now beginning a series in 1 Peter (which will undoubtedly run through the summer and into the fall). It’s definitely a change…

There are no perfect parents, only parents of faith who entrust their children to the Perfect Father, training them to seek after Him as the One to be most feared and treasured.

PRAY INTRO: Last week in our study of the second half of Acts 6 , we discussed how Stephen became Stephen. How did the humble helper for charity distribution become a target of the religious establishment and then become the first martyred follower of Jesus? Upon examination, it becomes clear that Luke’s…

PRAY INTRO: When you think of the name Stephen (from the Bible), what is the first thing that pops in to your head? (Almost undoubtedly it is “the first Christian martyr” or “the stoning of Stephen.”) - Jim Elliot and Nate Saint… Elizabeth Elliot … Gracia Burnham (husband Martin)… Our study today will…