1. Stranger 101: An Orientation

There will be times, as a disciple of Jesus, when we will feel like a stranger in the culture we occupy.

It’s not fun feeling out of place.

There are times when we feel like a stranger because our surroundings have changed. And then there are times when we feel like a stranger because we have changed.

Some pull back from the culture, some fight back, some blend in, and some stand out.

With the letter of 1 Peter as our guide, we’ll learn how to live with the tension of feeling “out of place,” without it stealing our joy or intimidating us.