For 40 days leading up to Easter, Renew Church is going to participate in a "season of surrender." Jesus once said "if you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it." Over 8 weeks, we'll uncover exactly what Jesus meant by examining his teaching and the example he lived out that took him to the cross. Alongside our series, we'll also participate in some new twists on popular Lent traditions and spiritual disciplines including Lenten sacrifice, online daily devotions, virtual prayer meetings and more! Check out the videos below for more details, and download our calendar and reading plan:
Pastor Bartley Sawatsky - February 5, 2023
Suffering for Christ and our Future Glory
In this passage from 1 Peter, the author addresses the suffering that Christians may experience and encourages them to view it as an opportunity to glorify God. Peter writes that Christians should not be surprised by trials and suffering, as it is a common experience for followers of Christ. He also emphasizes that these struggles have a purpose, as they prepare us for future glory in heaven. The author encourages Christians to remain steadfast and faithful even in the face of persecution and suffering, reminding them that their reward will be great in heaven. Additionally, Peter writes that Christians should humble themselves under God's mighty hand and resist the devil, who seeks to harm them. The passage closes by offering a prayer for God's grace and peace to be upon the readers.
Scripture References: 1 Peter 4:12-19, Malachi 3:1-5, 1 Peter 5:1-14
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We look forward to having you join us for this exciting and challenging new series beginning Sunday, February 14. Tune in to our Sunday morning livestream, 10:30am on YouTube and Facebook Live: