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"Be Subject to...Part 2"...1 Peter 2:18-25...Peter's Pattern emerging

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The food pantry pile is growing and so is our understanding of what Peter is trying to get across to his readers of persecuted Christians of the 1st century.  This pile represents many families in our county who are walking through a tough time right now.  They need assistance to carry them through.  Peter is writing to Christians who are walking through a tough time right now.  They need assistance from the Scriptures of how to respond to this persecution from not saying " Caesar is lord " and proclaiming the excellencies of Him who brought us out of darkness into His marvelous light.  Their cry is " Jesus is Lord " and " He is alive! " Peter now speaks to the group who are servants/slaves of others and they have become born again and therefore ultimately free before God.  They now have a new Master over their physical masters.  How are they to respond to those physical masters as a saved servant/slave?  Does it change if the physical master is g...
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General to Specific #1...1 Peter 2:13-17

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This is Gravel Mountain from a great vantage point to see the slope.  It is a favorite spot for snowmobilers who have the thrill of climbing it on their sleds.  There are 3 decks below for staging so your buddies can watch you scale it.  While it is beautiful, it is also very dangerous because of avalanches.  It becomes a slippery slope and everyone below can be put in danger if your sled causes an avalanche.  Let me see if I can post a couple videos below of this.  The first is of an avalanche last year and broadcasted on the local news. This second one is of a couple of sleds going up and coming over the top. Why I speak of it is because it is a great illustration of a slippery slope.  It looks beautiful and can be fun for awhile but there are real dangers to hanging out here on or near the slippery slope.  So it is with the slippery slope of ignoring or being around those who ignore the roles, rules and responsibilities of God's created institu...
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This is not easy...1 Peter 2:9-12...It takes a change of heart

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  Here is part of the Rocky Mountain Range from 11,400 ft at the base of Gravel Mountain.  A hike/hunt for 1st season rifle put me in a place to see this beautiful view.  When hiking up you typically don't see the majesty until you turn around.  It is amazing that I can name a bunch of the mountain peaks just be looking at their shape.  Here is another framed shot by the pines of Longs Peak.   Thinking you are the only one on the planet, I look to my left and here is another man who came up from the other side of the meadow.  His name is Cam and he drives the snowcat for the snowmobile trails.  He was preparing his route for the upcoming winter season.  We had a great conversation "on top of the world" and found out we live not a mile from one another.  I was dedicated to hunting and putting some meat in the freezer and he was dedicated to safety for the snowmobilers in the near future.  It opened up a door when I might see hi...
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