Unity with others can only come when we are first united in the Spirit with the mind of Christ. For many today, unity doesn’t first begin with submission, but rather on how we can get others to come along side us and what we are doing. The mind of Christ is always about others. But this is the second greatest commandment. We cannot just do this command unless we first seek the first, which is to Love God with all of our heart soul mind and strength.

We will be looking at the marriage relationship. It’s interesting that Peter inserts this message right in the middle of submitting to authority and engaging with others. At first glance this seems out of place, but in actuality, it makes sense when keeping things in context.

We will be looking at submitting to those in authority over us.

In this study we will be reminded that the book of Malachi is about the last prophet to speak for over 400 years. The next prophet to come on the scene is John the Baptist, who will prepare the way for Jesus’ coming.

We will look at Jesus being the chief cornerstone, is the foundation of everything.

We will continue to look at the conduct of the believer, coming to Him as a living stone in a spiritual house offering spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God.

We will continue in Malachi 2

We will look further at the character of the new man, and how this character is only rooted in our relationship with Jesus Christ.