Imperishable | 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
What makes someone unmistakably Christian? Jesus said it’s not a symbol, a habit, or a label—it’s love. In this message from 1 Peter, we explore how the gospel creates the kind of sincere, sacrificial love that marks true disciples of Christ, even when relationships are difficult. Discover how an eternal perspective, a deeper understanding of God’s grace, and a growing hunger for His Word empower us to put away division, embrace authentic community, and love others the way Jesus loves us. Title: Imperishable Text: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 Speaker: Josh Branham ___ Website - https://www.hillcityboise.org Josh Branham - https://www.joshuabranham.com/ Hill City Music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0spt6... Spotify Worship Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4r6... Baptism 101 - https://www.hillcityboise.org/baptism Give Online - https://hillcityboise.churchcenter.co... Events - https://hillcityboise.churchcenter.co... ___ DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Why do you think Jesus said love is the defining mark of His disciples rather than something more visible or measurable? What are some common reasons you find it difficult to love certain people? How does the gospel challenge those reasons? What does it look like for a church to function more like a family than simply a gathering of individuals? How is sacrificial love different from loving people who already love you in return? How can keeping an eternal perspective help you show more grace in difficult relationships? In what ways does remembering God’s mercy toward you make it easier to extend mercy to others? Which of the “anti-love behaviors” Peter lists—malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, or slander—do you see as the greatest threat to Christian community today? Which one do you struggle with the most? What practical step can you take this week to replace an anti-love behavior with a Christlike one? How does regularly spending time in God’s Word help cultivate a deeper love for both God and other people? ___ FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook - / hillcityboise Instagram - / hillcityboise TikTok - / hillcityboise Facebook — / hillcityboise Instagram — / hillcityboise
