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1 Pet 1:18–19 1:18 You know that from your empty way of life inherited from your ancestors you were ransomed – not by perishable things like silver or gold, 19 but by precious blood like that of an unblemished and spotless lamb, namely Christ. One thought:   The more we see that outside of Christ, we would be slaves to sin and living an empty way of life, the more we will see how precious redemption is Three questions:   What is the background to the idea of redemption (https://www.gotquestions.org/redemption.html)   Do you know that outside of Christ, life is empty? Do you believe it?   Take a moment to give thanks for the blood of Christ Prayer:   Give ...

1 Pet 1:17 1:17 And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence. One thought:   We are saved from God’s ultimate judgement but like all fathers, God cares about the life and work of His children because it reflects on Him. Three questions:   How does the previous verse (v16) help us understand how God will judge our work?   How do you react to the idea of God as a judge?   What is one thing you could do that would please your Father more this week? Prayer:   Give thanks that we are saved from ultimate judgement by the ...

1 Pet 1:14–16 1:14 Like obedient children, do not comply with the evil urges you used to follow in your ignorance, 15 but, like the Holy One who called you, become holy yourselves in all of your conduct, 16 for it is written, “You shall be holy, because I am holy.” One thought:   It’s become uncool to want to be like our parents. But as Christians we have a heavenly Father whose character is exactly what we want to grow up to be like! Three questions:   In this context, Peter’s use of the word ‘Holy’ points to God’s ethical purity and perfection rather than His ‘set apartness’.   Do you grieve sin? Do you hate it?   Take ...

1 Pet 1:13 1:13 Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed. One thought: To be sober is to see things clearly. We need to see through the murky darkness of the world, the sunrise that awaits in the return of the King. Three questions:   What might cloud our vision, making us not sober and therefore struggle to set our hope completely on future grace?   How do you feel about Christ’s return? Excited? Scared? Apathetic?   Take a moment to reflect on Christ’s return – what if it was next year? Prayer: Give thanks for the ...

1 Pet 1:10–12   1:10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who predicted the grace that would come to you searched and investigated carefully. 11 They probed into what person or time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating when he testified beforehand about the sufferings appointed for Christ and his subsequent glory. 12 They were shown that they were serving not themselves but you, in regard to the things now announced to you through those who proclaimed the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven – things angels long to catch a glimpse of. One thought:   The gospel is not only the ‘good news’ – it is the greatest story ever told. Tragedy, twists and ...

1 Pet 1:8–9   1:8 You have not seen him, but you love him. You do not see him now but you believe in him, and so you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, 9 because you are attaining the goal of your faith – the salvation of your souls. One thought: Heaven will be like a the soldier who after years of fighting is finally reuinted with the ones he loves, in a home safe from trouble. Three questions:   What does it mean to love God? Piper is helpful – https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-it-means-to-love-god   How do you feel towards God?   How could you grow in your love of God today? Prayer: Acknowledge that God is a God of ...

1 Pet 1:6–7   1:6 This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials. 7 Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold – gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away – and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. One thought:   A light at the end of a tunnel is a powerful thing. We can endure much, if we know there is something to look forward to. Three questions:   What pain have you endured for the sake of a good later outcome?   Are you willing to suffer if the ...

1 Pet 1:3–5   1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 that is, into an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are protected through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. One thought:   We don’t deserve anything from God. There is no entitlement. Everything is grace, and grace beyond our imagining that we who were enemies might receive such an inheritance as heaven with God. Three questions:   What is Peter contrasting our inheritance with ...

1 Pet 1:3–12   1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 that is, into an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are protected through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials. 7 Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold – gold that is tested by fire, even though ...

Psalm 3   3:1 A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom. Lord, how numerous are my enemies!Many attack me. 2 Many say about me,“God will not deliver him.” (Selah) 3 But you, Lord, are a shield that protects me; you are my glory and the one who restores me. 4 To the Lord I cried out, and he answered me from his holy hill. (Selah) 5 I rested and slept; I awoke, for the Lord protects me. 6 I am not afraid of the multitude of people who attack me from all directions. 7 Rise up, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Yes, you will strike all my enemies on the jaw; you will break the ...