Part 2 of A Provocative People sermon series, focuses on holiness as being shaped by the presence and character of Jesus. Holiness begins with God, and humanity was created to live in relationship with Him. Although sin separated us from God, the gospel reveals His desire to restore and reshape us through grace.

Peter's message emphasises that holiness isn’t about moral superiority, but about becoming more like Jesus by reflecting truth, contentment, and love in a broken world. As we open every part of our lives to God, ordinary people can become powerful reflections of His presence.

Holy Trinity’s new series, A Provocative People, begins with a look at 1 and 2 Peter. Colin introduces Peter as someone not defined by failure, but by Jesus’ restoration - renamed the “rock” and given a new purpose in building the foundation of God’s church.

Peter’s letters remind us who we are and what God has done for us. Salvation is a gift to be received and cherished. In a world shaped by consumerism, status, and anxiety, we’re constantly being formed by what we consume and pursue.

But when we let Christ shape us instead of the world, we become a kingdom people—distinct and “provocative” in how we live. Confident in our identity, we’re called to bring restoration, healing, and hope, living out the story we believe.

In this episode, Ruth shares a message on grace and restoration, reflecting on Jesus’ encounter with Peter on the beach. After Peter’s denial, Jesus asks him three times, “Do you love me?”—restoring him and calling him forward.

Ruth reminds us that God doesn’t just forgive us; He gives us purpose. Like Peter, we’re each called and equipped to follow Him and “feed His sheep,” letting His grace flow through us to others.

She leaves us with a challenge: Does the way I live reflect Jesus? It’s a call to stop looking inward and start reaching outward, recommitting to a life that follows Him.