Ben Stuart continues in our Take Heart series through 1 Peter and shows us two ways we’re meant to be different from the culture around us on a difficult day: by anchoring our hope in Jesus and living out our faith in a way that reflects that hope.
Scripture References
13.Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14.As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15.But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16.for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”1:16 Lev. 11:44,45; 19:217.Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. 18.For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, 19.but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20.He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. 21.Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.
About the Contributor
Ben Stuart is the pastor of Passion City Church D.C. Prior to joining Passion City Church, Ben served as the executive director of Breakaway Ministries on the campus of Texas A&M. He also earned a master’s degree in historical theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Donna, live to inspire and equip people to walk with God for a lifetime. View more from the Contributor.