1 Peter 2:8-9

Confusion about who owns the church and who should be in charge is crippling some congregations in America. The key to a healthy local church is to recognize Christ as the Owner and Head of the Church. This series is based on the book The Church That Works, by Rick Dubose and Mel Surface. It was mainly written for pastors and leaders, to motivate them to be such a church.

This 4-day Hillsong devotional, inspired by Hillsong Worship's “Great I AM” release, explores the power and presence of God revealed in Jesus Christ. It highlights how God, the Great I AM, has worked miraculously throughout Scripture—fighting for His people, revealing His divine identity in Christ, conquering death, and redeeming the world. It invites you to worship God as all-powerful, ever-present, and worthy of endless praise, as He still declares His victory in our lives today.

In the midst of the noise and distractions around us, whether it’s social media, work, friends, the mall, or the next big sale, it’s possible to wonder who we actually are. This devotional will point you back to where it all starts and will empower you to live out your true identity with relevance as God intended.

This Life.Church Bible Plan is a study of 1 Peter to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, Different . In this world, you’ll have struggles. You’ll face opposition. You’ll be challenged. And there’s a reason for that: this world is not your home. So answer hate with love, find joy in the midst of trials, and rely on a strength beyond yourself. You’re meant to be … different .