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Hope for Exiles from 1 Peter

A 6-week series through 1 Peter — find hope, resilience, and purpose for living as a faithful Christ-follower in a world that misunderstands and opposes you.

  1. A Living Hope

    Hope through suffering
    1 Peter 1:1-12
    Main Point

    You are an exile in this world — but exiles with a living hope can endure anything.

  2. Holy Because He Is Holy

    Called to holiness
    1 Peter 1:13-2:3
    Main Point

    Holiness isn't about perfection — it's about being set apart, shaped by the One who called you.

  3. Living Stones

    Identity as God's people
    1 Peter 2:4-12
    Main Point

    You are not a lone stone — you're being built together into something beautiful that the world can see.

  4. Suffering Like Jesus

    Unjust suffering and Christ's example
    1 Peter 2:18-25
    Main Point

    When you suffer unjustly and respond with grace, you are walking in the footsteps of Jesus Himself.

  5. Ready to Give an Answer

    Defending your faith with gentleness
    1 Peter 3:13-22
    Main Point

    Being ready to explain your hope doesn't mean winning arguments — it means speaking truth with gentleness and respect.

  6. Faithful to the End

    Endurance and trust
    1 Peter 4:12-19, 5:6-11
    Main Point

    The fiery trial isn't a surprise to God — and the same God who called you will carry you through it.

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