Against the Grain, Week 2: Living Away from Home

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of recognizing our temporary home on earth and living as citizens of heaven while awaiting Christ's return.

When life presents us with challenges, it is important to remember that the world as we know it is not our permanent home. As followers of Jesus, we are awaiting the day of his return when he will establish the fullness of his Kingdom. We are citizens of heaven and not of this earth. Peter reminds us of these truths, call us to shine as though redeemed by Christ in a world that can sometimes pull us in the opposite direction than Christ would have us go. Based on 1 Peter 1:17-23 Against the Grain, Week 2: Discussion Guide

Topics covered

• challenges in life
• citizenship in heaven
• awaiting Christ's return
• living as redeemed
• spiritual guidance

Keywords

• challenges
• heaven
• Kingdom
• redemption
• 1 Peter
• spirituality
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dutilh Church

Books & works: 1 Peter 1:17-23

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