EPISODE · Mar 21, 2025 · 52 MIN
A New Community in Christ – A Study of 1 Peter 2
from Broward Church: In the Meantime · host Phil Spadaro
A New Community In ChristI. A Holy Community (1 Peter 2:1-10)A. Characteristics of the New CommunityB. Failure and Success in FaithC. The Identity of God’s PeopleII. Demonstrating Holiness (1 Peter 2:11-25)A. Living Honorably Before the WorldB. Submitting to AuthorityC. Suffering for Doing GoodIII. Identifying with Christ Through SufferingA. Christ suffered as an example for us to followIV. The Role of SufferingA. The Cause of SufferingB. The Context of SufferingC. The Role of Community in SufferingV. Reflection Questions1. What is the purpose of our community? Why is it important to operate as a community?2. Why is it important to submit to authorities? Is the command to submit qualified?3. What is the benefit of unjust suffering?
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In 1 Peter 2, the apostle Peter calls believers to embrace their identity as God’s chosen people, emphasizing that faith is not meant to be lived in isolation. Instead, Christians are living stones, being built together into a spiritual house, forming a new holy community set apart for God’s purposes. At the heart of this passage is the reminder that we are not alone. Through Christ, we have been brought together as a people—a family of faith—called to support, encourage, and uphold one another as we navigate the challenges of living for God. This lesson challenges us to embrace our role in God’s greater plan, to stand firm in faith, and to recognize that our strength is found in community.
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