"Words of Life" by Chris Young - Part 3

March 25, 2026 - Wednesday Bible Class This episode is a verse-by-verse study of 1 Peter chapter 2, building on an introduction by Neil about the book’s central theme of hope amid persecution. The speaker walks listeners through Peter’s call to spiritual growth — laying aside malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and evil speech — and emphasizes feeding on the word of God like newborns craving milk. Key scriptures quoted include Isaiah, Psalm 118, Galatians, Romans, Philippians, Acts, and Isaiah 53, connecting the early Christians’ context of mounting Roman persecution to practical Christian living today. Topics covered: the temporary nature of flesh vs. the enduring Word, the image of Christ as the living stone and believers as living stones, the church as a holy priesthood, spiritual sacrifices, honorable conduct among Gentiles, submission to governing authorities (with limits), the employer-employee application of servant-master teaching, and persevering in suffering as Christ did. The episode offers pastoral encouragement, historical background on first-century persecution, and practical admonitions for personal growth and witness.   Duration 45:13