We're embarking on a nine-week journey through 1 and 2 Peter, exploring the profound truth that the kingdom of God is ours. As exiles in this world, we're called to shift our perspective from feeling displaced to understanding we're on a pilgrimage. The letters of Peter, written to scattered believers, remind us that we're part of a 'chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation.' This identity isn't based on our qualifications, but on God's calling. Just like Peter, an impulsive fisherman transformed into a pillar of the early church, we too are invited into a kingdom of marvelous light. This series challenges us to live as pilgrims, always moving towards our heavenly home while proclaiming God's excellencies in the here and now.