 Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: "You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created."
(Revelation 4:9-11) |
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Category Archives: 1 Peter 51 Peter 5:14 – Hugs and Peace1 Peter 5:14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen. Truth to Learn Peter encourages brotherly love and offers peace to all Christians. Behind the Words “Kiss” is translatedContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:13 – Embracing the Faithful1 Peter 5:13 She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark my son. Truth to Learn A greeting may come in many forms. The early church used a hug. Behind the Words TheContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:12 – Standing Firm1 Peter 5:12 By Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. Truth to Learn It is only byContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:11 – Our Eternal God1 Peter 5:11 To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. Truth to Learn God is mighty in position and power, deserving of our worship now and for all eternity. Behind the Words The word translatedContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:10 – Temporary Suffering1 Peter 5:10 But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. Truth to Learn God will use our sufferingContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:9 – Brotherhood of Suffering1 Peter 5:9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. Truth to Learn You are not alone in your suffering for Christ. Behind the Words “Resist” is translatedContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:8 – Stay Alert!1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Truth to Learn Stay on the alert and don’t be intimidated by our accuser. Behind the WordsContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:7 – No Worries, Mate1 Peter 5:7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Truth to Learn God is interested in our well being, so why are we worrying? Behind the Words The word “casting” is translated from the GreekContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:6 – Humbled Exaltation1 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 translatedContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:5 – Humble Submission1 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 LearnContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:4 – Unfading Victor’s Crown1 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 “ChiefContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:3 – Example, Not Dictator1 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 overContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:2 – Shepherd The Flock1 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. BehindContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:1 – Peter the Elder1 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 PastorContinue Reading |