Hello there, my friends, and welcome back to the morning mindset. You and I are just about

ready to get our minds aligned with the truth of God's word for this day. We'll be looking at

1 Peter chapter 3, verses 14 through 16 as we wrap up our God's story series. We've been looking at the pivotal

moments, the pivotal events in the biblical timeline. And today I want to talk to you about

your response to God's story. How should you be thinking? How should you be living in light of what

God is doing in history? We're going to get to that in just a moment,

but I want to remind you, we have many other podcasts that Morning Mindset Media produces. One of

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If you are a parent or soon to be a parent, maybe even a grandparent who would like to suggest this to your children, go to godfearingkids.com.

You'll see the page, share that page with anyone you know.

All right, friends, before we dig in to 1st Peter chapter 3, I want to encourage you to pray with me as we ask God to be our teacher.

Our father, we want to think rightly about what it means to be your people in light of your

greater story.

So, Lord, guide us today.

As we understand, 1st Peter 3, we ask it in your name.

Amen.

Okay, 1. Peter 3, 14 through 16.

Peter writes this.

He says, even if you should suffer for righteousness

sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled. But in your hearts,

honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you

for the reason for the hope that is in

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