Today, we end Season 1 as we end the book of 1st Peter.  This is a book of encouragement, and my hope is that we have each been encouraged over the past 40 weeks of processing through this book.  We finish Season 1 with encouragement, and I ask for your prayers for direction for Season 2!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact

What’s the great promise?  Tune in and find out!  Today, Peter tells us why the suffering is worth it.  It’s a promise so great that I’m not sure we will ever fully understand!    Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact  

In life, if you were given a bigger sword, it would be harder to use….b/c the bigger it gets, the heavier it gets.  However, it’s the opposite in the kingdom of God.  The bigger our sword gets – which is our knowledge of the Word of God – the lighter and easier it becomes to use it!  Today, we learn to fight off an important lie so that our weapon can get bigger and bigger – lighter and lighter!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact    

Don’t worry!  We’ll define those terms in layman’s terms as we further explore who our enemy really is, as well as what his ability’s are.  Are we even fighting satan….or is that a term that’s representative of a group of his minions?  We’ll answer this today as we keep digging into who we are fighting….   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact  

Today, we expose our enemy for who and what he really is.  Is he powerful? Is he weak? Do we flee from him, or does he flee from us?  It’s important that we understand who our enemy is if we are going to have success in fighting his lies – while we follow the King of Truth – our King – Jesus!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact    

Peter waits till the very end of his letter before he mentions our enemy, the devil.  It’s important to understand his tactics, his weaknesses, and how we counter attack him.  Today, we will focus on what it means to “stay alert” and what it means to counter attack the devil!  Here’s a hint… Read scripture…read scripture…read scripture….when the enemy attacks, tell him scripture back.   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact

Peter is beginning to wrap up his letter in chapter 5, as he challenges and encourages us to submit to our leaders and elders.  He also tells us about the importance of humility in this process.  When we get this in the right order, we have a promise that God will take away all our worries and anxieties!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact

Today, we focus on praying for the Christians in the world that are being persecuted, and we see what Peter has to say about how a leader should lead in the church.  We often focus on what all this means to each of us, but let’s remember the bigger picture and pray for others!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact

Peter continues to encourage us today, reminding us that we will suffer as Jesus believers…we should expect it….but the reward is WORTH IT!  He tells us to keep doing good, no matter what happens in the physical.  Trust God…He has a perfect plan!!

How many of us struggle to know what our purpose is, as a follower of Jesus?  I have good news!!!  Today, Peter tells us EXACTLY what our purpose is.  It’s a clear and simple list!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact  

Today, Peter tells us what is the most important of all.  Listen up!!!  The man that we call one of the best friends of Jesus is telling us what is most important…that means that we should listen.    Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact  

Does your attitude line up with Jesus’s attitude or does it line up with the attitude of the sinful world?  Peter is telling us today to make sure that we are sick and tired of our sinfulness.  Make changes that we need to make to better follow God’s will, even if our friends don’t like.  Allow Jesus to change our attitude to the point that we see the beauty in our suffering for Him!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact

Today, Peter is reminding us of something very important.  When it looks like satan is winning, we can rest in the FACT that Jesus already won!  When He was resurrected, the victory was complete!  We can and should rest in knowing that the victory has already been secured, and that should help us persevere this life that we sometimes/often don’t understand!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact

Today, we get a scripture that may be hard to understand.  I’ll do my best to explain what Peter is talking about, and how that applies to us.  Who was Jesus preaching to while He was dead?  And where was that?  How does that apply to you and me?  Listen in….and trust God’s plan!    Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact

It’s going to be hard for us to understand why God would allow us to suffer, when we are doing good things. But today, Peter tells us that it is a good thing!  Talk about a mind change!  We’ll walk through biblical examples of those who suffered greatly as they accomplished God’s plans!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact

Today, we get the reality that we really don’t like to discuss…. We will suffer for our belief in Jesus.  It’s promised.  Persevere and be ready to explain how your faith remains strong through the suffering!  God will reward you as you lead people to a deeper faith in Jesus!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact    

Today, we look at a simple formula from Peter that tells us how to make sure that God’s sees us AND hears us.  He also warns about the opposite.  We want to make sure that God sees us, and that we don’t live a life that would make Him turn His face against us!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact      

Today, we are addressing some of the common questions, scenarios, and objections to forgiveness.  We are trying to apply how to forgive, how to figure out who to forgive, and make sure that we fully understand the value and need of forgiveness.   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact

Today, we’ll dig deeper into what it means to forgive as well as how to forgive.  I’m going to show you how to use the verse that we learned last week in a prayer that can and will change your life!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact    

Today, Peter gives us a verse that has been a life verse for me!  I can’t wait to share how this verse can impact your life.  It’s a command, but it can be used in a very practical way to help you release hurt in your life.  This is a great verse for helping us to forgive – so that we can be forgiven.  Tune in to learn more!   Purchase Book “Will Jesus Know You?” - https://a.co/d/6O2OUw6   Options to give to our ministry:   Website -  www.followhimwithus.com/give   Apple Pay or Google Pay using our App -  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/follow-him-with-us/id1585244886 Once downloaded, please select the giving tab   Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FDXRC4MSPYU7E   Venmo - https://www.venmo.com/u/FollowHimWithUS   Want to contact us?  Please email us at followhimwithus@gmail.com Or http://www.followhimwithus.com/contact