Podcast on The Way

1 Peter 5:5-14

Brian Gollery

1 Peter 5:1-4

Biblical leadership requires humility, service, and leading by example rather than domination. True spiritual leaders must focus on feeding their flock through Biblical teaching while actively protecting those under their care. They should avoid common pitfalls like laziness, greed, and pride while maintaining personal involvement in the lives of those they shepherd. Whether in church or family settings, effective leadership involves walking alongside others through trials while keeping focused on eternal rewards rather than temporary comfort.

1 Peter 4:7-19

Brian Gollery

1 Peter 4:1-6

1 Peter 4:1-6 - Suffering serves a divine purpose in refining believers and conforming them to Christ's image. Christians are called to arm themselves with biblical thinking and God's promises when facing trials. Through suffering, believers can break free from sinful patterns and live more fully for God's will. While this may invite criticism from non-believers, Christians can find hope knowing that Christ endured similar trials and that God will ultimately bring justice.

2025 New Years Message

As the year ends, it's essential to reflect on the past, present, and future, focusing on what we can do today. God's power to restore transcends time, offering hope and renewal. Biblical stories like Job and Joel illustrate God's redemptive power, transforming our losses into blessings. Embracing God's restoration involves surrendering our dreams and trusting His plans, even when we don't understand them. This new year, let's position ourselves to receive God's restoration through repentance and seeking His will.

Christmas 2024

Christmas is more than just a festive season; it marks the beginning of the end times and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. Reflecting on 1 Peter 1, we see how the Old Testament prophets struggled to understand the Messiah's dual role in suffering and glory. The apostles viewed Christmas as the start of the end times, urging us to live with joy and expectancy. This season, embrace the nearness of God's kingdom and let it transform your life.

1 Peter 3:13-22

William Tyndale's unwavering commitment to translating the Bible into English, despite the risks, mirrors the principles found in 1 Peter 3. Tyndale's life teaches us the value of suffering for doing good rather than evil. Peter's message to early Christians in Turkey emphasizes rejecting fear, honoring Christ, and defending faith with gentleness. He highlights that good behavior can silence critics and that suffering for righteousness is commendable. Jesus' redemptive suffering and victory over sin serve as the ultimate example, encouraging us to embrace our own trials with courage. Reflecting on Tyndale's sacrifice and Peter's teachings, we are called to stand firm in our faith, pursue righteousness, and trust that our suffering for good fulfills God's greater purposes.

1 Peter 3:8-12