EXILES
LIVING AS OUTSIDERS FOR GOD’S KINGDOM
Exiles is a 12-week journey through 1 Peter looking at what it means to follow Jesus in a world where we increasingly feel like outsiders. Rather than seeing this tension as a problem, Scripture shows it is the normal shape of life for those who belong to God’s kingdom.
As citizens of the kingdom of God, we are called to witness to His reign in the world through faithful presence, courageous love, and enduring hope. This series invites us to live as a distinct people whose lives point others to Jesus in a world that is not yet restored and made new.
SCHEDULE
May 10 // Scattered Exiles
May 17 // Hope Breaks Into History
May 24 // The Long Story Finds Its Center
May 31 // A New Kind Of Community
June 7 // A People for God’s Mission
June 14 // Witness in Ordinary Life
June 21 // A Love That Makes People Curious
June 28 // The Victory of The Crucified King
July 5 // Living the Future in the Present
July 12 // Suffering as Participation
July 19 // Shepherds and Sheep
July 26 // Standing Firm
AUDIO PODCASTS
EXILES // Scattered Exiles
1 Peter Intro
This week Cory kicked off Exiles, a new series through 1 Peter exploring what it means to follow Jesus in a world where we increasingly feel like outsiders. Written by the Apostle Peter to scattered, suffering Christians navigating the overwhelming cultural pressure of Rome, the letter speaks directly into our lives today. Cory unpacked two powerful identity markers Peter gives us: we are elect, chosen by God and set apart for His mission in the world, and we are exiles, strangers in a Babylonian world that is not yet our true home. The tension we feel isn't a problem. It's our calling.
May 10 // Cory Kasperson
