To This You Were Called
YOU WERE CALLED TO THIS
Join your Calvary Chapel family on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the main sanctuary or online via our website (www.calvaryinv.com), Facebook, or YouTube (Calvary Inverness).
We will gather to exalt Jesus, encourage one another in love, and prepare to share the gospel as we continue our detailed study of 1 Peter (2:18-25).
Peter was a shepherd, but not of sheep—of people. It was more than just a job; it was his calling. He cherished the flock of God. Jesus appointed him to oversee and tend to the believers across the Roman Empire.
Believers were rapidly increasing in number, including both Jews and Gentiles. Many, though not all, were slaves—men and women who owned nothing, had no rights, and despite their household responsibilities, lacked one essential desire: their freedom.
On the Lord's Day, when the church assembled, master and slave would sing, worship, pray, and listen to the pastor teach God's Word—either from the Old Testament or from one of the Apostles' letters—each striving to reflect Christ's sacrifice in their lives. In the church community, they were not defined by master and slave but as brother and sister.
However, after worship concluded, many slaves went back to masters who weren't believers. While they experienced the love of the church family during gatherings, their masters' anger wasn't due to neglecting responsibilities but because of their love and devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Peter understood his duty. Guided by the Holy Spirit, he emphasized that, despite facing harsh treatment, they should not retaliate in anger. Instead, they should entrust their lives to the Lord Jesus, who would empower them as they endured the cruelty of those who beat them out of hatred for Him.
By doing so, they would emulate the Savior, witnessing to God's grace and love—initially shown to them and extended to those who mistreated them so humbly. A church enduring persecution would motivate those without a church family to pray, comfort, and console, inspiring them to follow this example. This calling, shared by Jesus Christ, is their purpose: to serve for His praise and glory.
In His Strong Love,
Pastor
Join your Calvary Chapel family on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the main sanctuary or online via our website (www.calvaryinv.com), Facebook, or YouTube (Calvary Inverness).
We will gather to exalt Jesus, encourage one another in love, and prepare to share the gospel as we continue our detailed study of 1 Peter (2:18-25).
Peter was a shepherd, but not of sheep—of people. It was more than just a job; it was his calling. He cherished the flock of God. Jesus appointed him to oversee and tend to the believers across the Roman Empire.
Believers were rapidly increasing in number, including both Jews and Gentiles. Many, though not all, were slaves—men and women who owned nothing, had no rights, and despite their household responsibilities, lacked one essential desire: their freedom.
On the Lord's Day, when the church assembled, master and slave would sing, worship, pray, and listen to the pastor teach God's Word—either from the Old Testament or from one of the Apostles' letters—each striving to reflect Christ's sacrifice in their lives. In the church community, they were not defined by master and slave but as brother and sister.
However, after worship concluded, many slaves went back to masters who weren't believers. While they experienced the love of the church family during gatherings, their masters' anger wasn't due to neglecting responsibilities but because of their love and devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Peter understood his duty. Guided by the Holy Spirit, he emphasized that, despite facing harsh treatment, they should not retaliate in anger. Instead, they should entrust their lives to the Lord Jesus, who would empower them as they endured the cruelty of those who beat them out of hatred for Him.
By doing so, they would emulate the Savior, witnessing to God's grace and love—initially shown to them and extended to those who mistreated them so humbly. A church enduring persecution would motivate those without a church family to pray, comfort, and console, inspiring them to follow this example. This calling, shared by Jesus Christ, is their purpose: to serve for His praise and glory.
In His Strong Love,
Pastor
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