I. Greeting - 1 Peter 1:1-2

A. The author -

B. The audience -

C. The greeting -

II. Great Expectation - 1 Peter 1:3-4

A. Born again - v. 3
1. The Father’s mercy & glory - v. 2, Ephesians 1:3-6, Romans 11:33-
36
2. The working of the Spirit and the Son - v. 3, Acts 2:37-40,
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

B. Inheritance - v. 4
1. Priceless - Ephesians 1:9-14, Romans 8:16-18
2. Eternal - Matthew 6:19-21

III. Enduring Trials - 1 Peter 1:5-9

A. We are protected - v. 5-6a, John 10:27-30, Ephesians 4:30, 1 John
5:11-13

B. Coming trials - v. 6-7
Trials…
1. Varied “many” -
2. Purify -
3. Bring glory -

C. Glorious joy - v. 8-9

IV. Prophets & Angels - 1 Peter 1:10-12

A. God had a plan not fully revealed - v. 10-11, Ephesians 3:4-6

B. God uses His church as a testimony to Heaven and Earth - v.12, Ephesians 3:10-11