The Iowa Conference hosted the first planning session of The Daniel Project, designed to organize a group of spiritually motivated young people to reach their generation with the grace and truth of Jesus Christ.
The key verses are:
” … but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits [take action]. And those of the people who understand shall instruct many … And some of those of understanding shall fall, to refine them, purify them, and make them wait, until the time of the end …” Dan 11:32b–33, Dan 11:35
In the above passage, we see five great undertakings of faithful believers in the end times. To be accurate, this passage is speaking specifically of Jewish believers during the Tribulation Period. However, we have every reason to adapt it to these closing moments of the Church Age.
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Study sheet . "Sprinkling the blood" happens around us as we surrender, minister in obedience as a priest to others around us (1Pe 1:2). 1 Peter was written by Silvanus (1Pe 5:12). Be a follower of "the good" without fear (1Pe 3:11-22, 1Pe 2:21, Psa 56:3). Key verse (1Pe 3:15). 5 facets of suffering: (1) various trials - general irritations, mocking, temptations; (2) "suffering unjustly" (1Pe 2:19) - no real reason; (3) suffering for righteousness (1Pe 3:14); (4) sharing Christ's suffering (1Pe 4:13); (5) Satanic attack (1Pe 5:8-10). Our greatest danger is fear and deception -"fall from steadfastness" (2Pe 3:17-18). If —and Peter wishes it is true— you become a "follower of the good", then you'll "suffer for righteousness" and should be happy (1Pe 3:13-14). "Sanctify the Lord in your hearts" means to put God in His rightful place (1Pe 3:15). "Good conscience" comes from being cleansed (1Pe 3:16-18, Heb 9:14, Heb 10:22). Victorious proclamation Jesus made to prisoners bound (1Pe 3:19-20, 1Pe 1:11, 2Pe 2:4, Jude 1:6). An anti-type of baptism: Noah built the ark, got in and God sealed the door, then judged the earth - a picture of the rapture (Gen 7:16, 1Pe 3:20). After the judgment, the ark comes back. Christ is "The Ark", and we are saved because we are sealed united with Christ (1Co 12:13). All believers go home at the rapture (1Th 5:9-10, Rev 12:5, Tit 2:13). "Arm yourselves with the same mind" (1Pe 4:1-4, Eph 6:10-18) to have victory over your entangling sins (2Co 5:15).
Conference notes for this series can be found [HERE]
From Series: "1st Peter - Fellowship of Fire - Denver Colorado - 2009"
These lessons were taught at the first annual Rocky Mountain Bible Conference in Spring 2009. First and Second Peter are grouped in what are called the General Epistles written to the church at large. The theme of First Peter is the refining and growth potential in our sufferings 1Pe 1:3 1Pe 1:6; 1Pe 2:2. This epistle was written to believers scattered by persecution throughout Asia Minor (1 Pe 1:1). The date was circa 64-65A.D. the beginning of Nero?s persecutions.
First Peter is the best known and loved of these epistles called by E.J. Goodspeed ?One of the most moving pieces of persecution literature.? This epistle is written to suffering believers and is styled by Isaac Walton as ?affectionate loving lowly and humble?.
This epistle conveys an intense expectation of the Lord?s return as seen in 1Pe 1:51Pe 1:71Pe 1:13; 1Pe 2:12; 1Pe 4:1317; 1Pe 5:14.
The Iowa Conference hosted the first planning session of The Daniel Project, designed to organize a group of spiritually motivated young people to reach their generation with the grace and truth of Jesus Christ.