Today’s Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 4-5 NCV

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Podcast Introduction

It’s Epistles Sunday, and we’ll complete the book of 1 Peter with the reading of chapters 4 and 5. I’m calling this episode “Youth, Age and Humility.“

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Summary

1 Peter 5:1-6 emphasizes important aspects of leadership and humility within a community. Peter instructs older members to guide and care for God’s flock sincerely, not for personal gain, by setting a positive example rather than exerting dominance. Younger individuals are encouraged to show respect and submission to their elders. Both elders and young people should embrace humility and learn from each other.

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Steve Webb 0:00
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Steve Webb 0:05
It’s the Lifespring! One Year Bible coming to you from Riverside, California and podcasting since 2004. My name is Steve Webb. I’m your OG Godcaster. It’s epistle Sunday and we’ll complete the book of First Peter with the reading of chapters four and five. The website is Lifespringmedia.com. and I’ll tell you how to get in contact with me at the end of today’s show. Now I have not forgotten to put the pictures of our Alaska trip on the show notes page for yesterday’s show. Lifespringmedia.com slash s 13 e 315. I’m still playing catch up with all the chores here in Lifespring central like mowing the lawns that had totally overgrown while we were gone. When I got home in the collect, there was a forest in my front yard. I like to be a good neighbor and keep the place looking nice. So that had to be done before anything else and I’ll get the picks up. Probably tomorrow. Before we read. Let’s pray. Our Heavenly Father, we thank you so much for the time you’ve given us to read and study your word and I pray that You would bless this time teach us Lord in touch our hearts. We pray this in Jesus name, amen. Okay, are you ready? Let’s begin.

Steve Webb 1:12
First Peter chapter four, since Christ suffered while he was in his body, Strengthen yourselves with the same way of thinking Christ had. The person who has suffered in the body is finished with sin. strengthen yourself so that you will live here on earth doing what God wants, not the evil things people want. In the past, you wasted too much time doing what non believers enjoy. You are guilty of sexual sins, evil desires, drunkenness, wild and drunken parties, and hateful idol worship. nonbelievers think it is strange that you do not do the many wild and wasteful things they do so they insult you. But they will have to explain this to God who was ready to judge the living and the dead. For this reason, the good news was preached to those who are now dead. Even though they were judged. Like all people, the good news was preached to them so that they could live in the spirit as God lives. The time is near when all things will end. So think clearly and control yourselves so you will be ready to pray. Most importantly, love each other deeply. Because love will cause people to forgive each other for many sins. Open your homes to each other without complaining. Each of you has received a gift to us to serve others be good servants of God’s various gifts of grace. Anyone who speaks should speak words from God. Anyone who serves should serve with the strength God gives so that in everything God will be praised through Jesus Christ, power and glory belongs to Him forever and ever. Amen. My friends, do not be surprised at the terrible trouble which now comes to test you. Do not think that something strange is happening to you. But be happy that you are sharing in Christ’s sufferings so that you will be happy and full of joy when Christ comes again in glory. When people insult you, because you follow Christ, you are blessed. Because the glorious spirit the spirit of God is with you. Do not suffer for murder, theft or any other crime nor because you trouble other people. But if you suffer because you’re a Christian, do not be ashamed. Praise God, because you were that name. It is time for judgment to begin with God’s family. and if that judging begins with us what will happen to those people who do not obey the good news of God, if it is very hard for a good person to be saved, the wicked person in the center will surely be lost. So those who suffer as God wants should trust their souls to the faithful Creator, as they continue to do what is right.

Steve Webb 3:43
First Peter, chapter five. Now I have something to say to the elders in your group. I also am an elder. I have seen Christ’s sufferings that I will share in the glory that will be shown to us. I beg you to shepherd GOD’s flock for whom you are responsible. Watch over them because you want to not because you’re forced. This is how God wants it. Do it because you’re happy to serve. Not because you want money. Do not be like a ruler over people you’re responsible for, but be good examples to them. Then when Christ the chief Shepherd comes, you will get a glorious crown that will never lose its beauty. In the same way, younger people should be willing to be under older people. and all of you should be very humble with each other. God is against the proud, but he gives grace to the humble. Be humble under God’s powerful hand, so he will lift you up when the right time comes. Give all your worries to him because he cares about you. Control yourselves and be careful. The devil your enemy goes around like a roaring lion looking for someone to eat. refuse to give in to him by standing strong and your faith. You know that your Christian family all over the world is having the same kinds of suffering. and after you suffer for a short A time God who gives all grace will make everything right. He will make you strong and support you and keep you from falling. He called you to share in His glory in Christ, a glory that will continue forever. All power is his forever and ever. Amen. I wrote this short letter with the help of Silas, who I know is a faithful brother in Christ, I wrote to encourage you and to tell you that this is the true grace of God, stand strong in that grace. The church in Babylon who was chosen like you, sends you greetings, Mark, my son in Christ also greets you give each other a kiss of Christian love when you meet peace to all of you who are in Christ.

Steve Webb 5:45
In today’s comments, I’d like to address chapter five verses one through six, Peter tells the older members to be shepherds to GOD’s flock from a sincere desire and not for money, and to do so by providing a good example. Not by lording it over them. and then he tells the younger folks that they should be willing to submit to the older people. and he wraps up this section by saying that they should all be very humble with each other. These verses grabbed my attention, because I’ve been involved in the church since I was in my teens. So ...

S2E316-1 Peter 4-5: Youth, Age and Humility