Living Hope: A Study in 1 PeterSample
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What does it say?
Peter instructed believers to resist sinful behavior and live for God. He encouraged them to persevere and rejoice when they suffer for being followers of Christ.
What does it mean?
Peter returned to his discussion of suffering and godly living in this chapter. He reminded believers that Christ suffered and died for sin, so those who receive Him can end sinful behavior and live for righteousness. Christians should spend the rest of their time on the earth for God’s purposes, investing in the lives of others with whatever gifts God has given them. However, even as believers try to live purposeful lives, they will suffer insults and painful trials because of the name of Christ. But God will use those trials to bless them and enable them to live even more holy lives.
How should I respond?
Does it surprise you when others think you are bigoted and intolerant because of your faith? As Peter explained earlier, Christ left you an example to follow. Instead of being defensive or discouraged, rejoice and continue doing what God has called you to do. God uses trials and even insults to purify and strengthen your faith. In what specific ways has He provided exactly what you need – at just the right time? Although it’s not always easy to respond gently and with grace, commit yourself to your “faithful Creator and continue to do good.”
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1 Peter was written to the “elect exiles of the Dispersion” (1 Peter 1:1), a group of believers forced to flee their homes and lives due to persecution. Although they lost much, Peter reminds his readers that they have “an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading” (1 Peter 1:4). Truly, Jesus is our Living Hope, transcending all our difficulties to provide hope and courage amid opposition.
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