Hempfield UMC

There will be a break in the daily readings from Pastor John until the end of August. Please continue to read and study the word each day throughout the summer!

For you were like sheep going astray, but you have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. (1 Peter 2:25) Pastor John’s Notes: The well-being of our soul is not only a matter of concern to us, but it is also a matter of great concern to God. Jesus Christ has revealed himself as the Good Shepherd who watches over our souls, and this should be a matter of great comfort to us. We may not always…

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree; so that, having died to sins, we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. (1 Peter 2:24) Pastor John’s Notes: Jesus Christ took our place in punishment. The penalty for all our sin has been paid for through his submission to the cross. We are now set free to live in righteousness. What a wonderful act of love! We call this work of God “justification,”…

When he suffered, he did not threaten but entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. (1 Peter 2:23) Pastor John’s Notes: Whenever we face abuse, we have the urge either strike back or retreat. Fight or flight. When Jesus endured abuse, he did something different by entrusting himself and his situation to God. Jesus understood the greater plans of God for his life. With these purposes in view, he put lesser things in their place. Jesus also understood himself…