Lord’s Day Message: 1 Peter Review
- Introduction
- Salvation from regeneration
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1:3-5)
- The salvation of souls through experiences
In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith–more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire–may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. (1:6-9)
- The living and acknowledgement in the salvation
- To fear God
And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. (1:17-19)
- To love one another
Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; (1:22-23)
- To long for the word of the Lord
So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation– if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. (2:1-3)
- To be built up
As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (2:4-5)
- The status of those who are saved
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. (2:9)
- To returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of our souls
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. (2:24-25)
- The life of husbands and wives
Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. (3:7)
- The suffering life
But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, …For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, (3:14-15, 18a)
- To serve one another
The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: (4:7-10)
- To cast all our anxieties on the Lord
casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. (5:7-9)
- Conclusions
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. (5:10)
Next Topics: Combined meeting: Testimonies of young people
Church Meetings/Time/Place
Home Meeting: 30/11 Mon., 7:30pm, (7:00 dinner)
Richard & Flora’s
Young Professions Meeting: 1/12 Tue. 7:30pm, Thomas & Lena’s
Sisters Meeting: 2/12 Wed. 10am, Anne’s
Prayer Meeting: 2/12 Wed. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Pursuing of Words: 4/12 Fri., 8:00pm, cancelled
Young People Meeting/Home meeting for Adults：5/12 Sat. 7:30pm, Olsen & Likun’s
Announcements:
- We welcome all the new ones who are joining us today and hope that you can leave your information for us to contact you in the future.
- Today the Lord’s Day message will be the review for the book of the First Peter. We hope the brothers and sisters may eagerly share the riches of the words from the Lord and supply to one another.
Next Lord Day will be the combined meeting and will be shared by the young people on their testimonies of the Lord’s grace and caring in the past year. May we give them much encouragement, support and intercessions.
- The church plans to have a gospel meeting on December 13, including the gospel hymns, personal testimonies, and gospel message. We hope many brothers and sisters can intercede and support for this meeting.
- The family of Brother Yulin Wang will move to Epping this afternoon. If any brothers and sisters are available and willing, please help together. May the Lord bless the new place as the source for the gospel and God’s grace.
- In December the church will have 7 young brothers and sisters who will visit Cleveland in US for church conference and Bible pursuing. May the brothers and sisters pray for them to grow in the Lord.
<Reminder>
- Brothers and sisters, please bring your own bible to the meeting. Please take the Bible Reading Supplement for your daily Bible reading after the meeting.
- Please come on time for the meeting. During the meeting, please turn off your mobile phone or put the volume on silence.
- When you prepare the love feast for Lord’s Day lunch, please do not prepare any food containing nuts as someone may have food allergy. After the love feast, please remember to bring back your plates.
Intercession:
- We have more than 40 gospel friends who are coming regularly to our gatherings recently. Pray that the Lord will bless them to receive His salvation earlier and they may become a member in God’s family. Also pray that the Lord will keep us fervent in spirit to have more learning in the work of the gospel.
- Pray for the newly baptized Sister Yi-Nan Zhao and Sister Bi Han. May the Lord bless their spiritual growth in life.
- Please pray for the six young people (Nelson, Chris, Hannah, Christine, Cherie, and Winnie) that our Lord can bless them and lead them into the university which fits them for their growth.
- Pray for the brothers and sisters or their relatives who are weak in body or spirit. May the Lord care for them and give them sufficient grace. Especially pray for the health of Brothers HinSang Woon and Shanwon Chow.
Serving This Week: (Nov. 29)
- Sharing: All brothers and sisters
- Breaking the Bread: Shanwon Chow & Richard Cui
- Serving Bread and Cup: Sam Li, Jason Wang & Sean Dong
- Pianist: Hannah Cui
- Cleaning: Steven Wang Family, Sarah, Cindy, Richard & Lamee Family, Chuan Ma & Maggie Family
Serving Next Week: (Dec. 6)
- Sharing: Young people
- Breaking the Bread: Raymond Young & Thomas Wu
- Serving Bread and Cup: Richard Cui, Sean Dong & Patrick Li
- Pianist: Nelson Chen
- Cleaning: Jason & Susan Family, Andy & Anne Family, Benchu Guo Family, Yulin Wang Family
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