What a time it is to be here, Lord.

Would we ask that you continue to speak to us, Lord, especially through the word as we dive into finishing off the book of First Peter, Lord.

Would you just guide us, Lord, teach us, correct us, love us, whatever it is that we need, Lord, wherever we're at right now, Lord.

We love you and we're so thankful for this time and this place to be here, to learn, and to dig into your word, Lord.

So bless this time, we ask this in Jesus' name. Amen. Amen. And amen. Good morning. Welcome. So glad you're here. Want to welcome

those of you online. You can be seated. We're so glad that you're joining with us for our

verse by verse study through First Peter. And as Capone just prayed, we're going to finish the book of

First Peter today. Yeah yeah you know what book

is next very good very good second Peter yeah very good that's the most

profound point I have today well our text is going to be chapter 5 of course

and verses 10 through 14.

So I'll ask those of you that are here if you're able to stand, if not where you're seated

is fine.

You can follow along as I read.

The Apostle Peter, now closing his first letter, writes by the Spirit, and the God of all grace who called

you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself

restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast. To him be the

power forever and ever amen. What a prayer.

Verse 12, with the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly,

encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God.

Stand fast in it. She who is in Babylon, this could be referring to

Rome or some even suggest literal Babylon in modern day Iraq, chosen together with you,

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