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Peter summed up his letter by encouraging humble submission to God, trusting in His care, standing firm in the faith, resisting the devil, and bringing glory to God.

Peter encouraged the elders of the church to be shepherds, and to lead the flock willingly, eagerly, and tenderly.

Pastor Phil Ross takes a look at the 23rd Psalm

Key in dealing with suffering is knowing it is temporary, serving God and others through it, rejoicing in the midst of it, and committing ourselves to our trustworthy God.

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All believers are equipped by the Holy Spirit with power, and sent with the task of witnessing about Jesus.

We are called to live lives of unity, sympathy, and brotherly love, with tenderhearted and humble attitudes, and we will be blessed for it.

The resurrection makes all the difference with respect to eternity, and all the difference with respect to our lives in the here and now.

Some important things happened during the three days between Jesus' death and resurrection.

On the cross, Jesus accomplished all that was needed to redeem our souls and forgive our sins.

Palm Sunday was the initial act in Christ's final week leading up to the cross, and it was the day He offered Himself as King, leaving only two choices to His people: accept Him or reject Him.

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We need to arm ourselves with the mindset of Christ, turn away from past sin and live for the will of God, remembering that a day of accounting is coming.

Peter's explanations for why Christians suffer culminates with the Savior, who is the ultimate example not only of suffering, but of the glory to follow after suffering.

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God has a purpose in suffering, whether we see it or not.

God has a purpose in suffering, whether we see it or not.

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When marriages follow God's pattern, they are a powerful witness to the world, and to those in the home.

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