September 27, 2024 – October 25, 2024

1 Peter: Christian Identity and Keeping Faith While Suffering

The Gospel of Jesus Christ transforms all who believe it. But what does that mean for our daily lives or when we face hardships because of our faith in Jesus? Thankfully, we can glean wisdom from a letter the apostle Peter wrote to encourage new believers in the first century. In this Groundwork series, we’ll study the epistle of 1 Peter to gain valuable insight into our Christian identity, encouragement to remain steadfast in our faith even when we experience suffering, and assurance of our living hope as God’s chosen people. 

Episodes in this Series

Praise God for Our Living Hope

Discover the incredible value of our faith as Peter opens his letter by praising God for the living hope and inheritance we receive as a direct result of our faith in Jesus Christ.

Listen to this Episode September 27 , 2024

Live a Holy Life Set Apart for God

Learn what it means to live a holy life, set apart by God for his purposes, and how dwelling in God’s Word provides the spiritual sustenance needed for an active faith that flows naturally from us in all circumstances.

Listen to this Episode October 4 , 2024

What it Means to be God's Chosen People

See how Peter comforts Christians experiencing suffering by affirming their identities in Christ and their intrinsic value as God’s chosen people.

Listen to this Episode October 11 , 2024

Encouragement When We Suffer for Being Christians

Find courage in the grace of Jesus Christ to remain faithful to the gospel in the face of injustice and suffering.

Listen to this Episode October 18 , 2024

How to Live as Christians

Listen to Peter's final advice about faith, love, humility, anxiety, and the source of our confidence and strength.

Listen to this Episode October 25 , 2024