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Mike Johnson - January 24, 2021

First Steps!

Essentials. We've come to know that word over the past year. In today's message from 1 Peter 1:23-2:3, we look at the essential first steps one must take to get in the family of God and the essential steps one must take to grow in the family of God. What steps have you taken and are you going to take?

From Series: "1 Peter: Be Hopeful - No Matter What "

Many first-century followers of Christ were suffering and being abused and persecuted for believing and obeying Jesus. Beaten and jailed himself, Peter knew persecution firsthand. He had seen fellow Christians die and the church scatter from Jerusalem. But Peter knew Christ and nothing could shake his confidence in his risen Lord. In this personal context, Peter wrote to the church scattered and suffering for they faith with this encouraging message: Be Hopeful - No Matter What!

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