November 18

<p><a href= "http://traffic.libsyn.com/thehighroadshow/3237S1118.mp3" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Download</a></p> <!-- END 1370 Download Link --> <p>I Peter 5:1 - II Peter 3:18 We are in the Church Stream reading from the New Living Translation. 7streamsmethod.com | @7StreamsMethod | @serenatravis | #7Streams | <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YPPA8XGTQ2YHU">Donate</a></p> <!--more--> <p>Commentary by Dr. Drake Travis</p> <blockquote>Jesus, you talked to Peter, you talk to us. Thank you for this great fellowship and learning. The people of your Temple <em>are</em> your Temple. We are where you dwell, and we are grateful to be the house where you live. Amen.</blockquote> <div>Today we completed Peter's first and second letters. This is the final word from this boisterous and beloved apostle.    He died a martyr's death in Rome. The last weeks of his life he was so overcome with joy in Jesus, [though held under guard in prison] that he led dozens of others to Christ [we were told 49] and he baptized them. He was a voice of heaven that intercepted people condemned to die.  My husband and I were blessed to be in Rome and see all these quarters where Peter was held, where he wrote his final writings, and where he was executed. [heavy sigh] The next we hear from him straight up will be when we meet him at the gate of heaven. Maybe he will take us for a walk on the Crystal Sea . . .</div> <div>I Peter 5 - Peter's heart for pastoral care really comes out here.  He urges the elder ones in the church to care for the younger and remain tutorial in tone and demeanor; don't act put out as you care for others. As for the younger, pay attention and be teachable, honoring those above you.  Keep alert. Nero's recent edict against Christians has Peter to give illustration of the devil prowling like a lion to devour Believers. This was all too real for the young and persecuted church. Peter urges all to hang on and endure. The suffering would end soon. He sends greetings from a sis