Strangers Scattered Abroad

STRANGERS S C A TT E R E D ABROAD I Peter Peter introduces himself as the writer of this letter, to believers scattered throughout the region north and east of the Mediterranean Sea. His name gives then the __________ to have confidence in what they read. It also reminds Peter of his responsibility in ministry. We should never take our ministry ____________. Peter calls the believers “Strangers.” They may be living in their home towns, but they are strangers. Their new life in Christ has _________ them. Has our new life in Christ changed us? Do we feel just a _________ uncomfortable when we are around family members who are not believers? Or when we go back to our old church for a wedding or a funeral? Peter knew what he was writing about. He was a stranger, too. He was writing from ___________, many miles from Jerusalem. We must remember that Jesus Christ, who now sits at the right hand of the Father, interceding for us, was once a ___________, too. He lived on this earth for 33 years, far from His home, among people who were __________ than Him. But His living here, in this world, helped Him understand what it’s like for us to live in this world. He was ___________ by sin, just as we are. And because He overcame every temptation, He is able to help us overcome temptation, too. Do we take advantage of this _______ to help us overcome our temptations? Peter, writing to strangers, shows us the importance of being in a ___________. We receive fellowship, __________, help, the ability to share our needs and concerns. And being part of a ________ congregation, we are not strangers, at least for a little while each week. Finally, we need to be aware of strangers in our services, as well. We call them __________, and when we have some, we need to be sure to meet them, say hello, and try to make them comfortable. For Us: We are strangers in this ____________. We are ___________ when we come together. Our family should be ___________ to new members. We need to _________ on the Lord in times of temptation. We need to be able to ___________ with others why we are different.