Lesson 255: 1 Peter 1:3
Lesson 255: 1 Peter 1:3
1 Peter 1:3
The Blueprint — The Verse
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
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The Context — The History
1 Peter encourages believers suffering official suspicion in Asia Minor. New birth into living hope rests on Christ's resurrection, not shifting political fortunes.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Peter blesses God for mercy granting new birth to living hope through Jesus' resurrection, to an inheritance kept in heaven, guarded through faith.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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1 Peter 1:2
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with his blood: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
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1 Peter 1:4
to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn’t fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,
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Discussion
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How is your hope 'living' rather than wishful?
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What does resurrection-grounded hope change in suffering?
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How does new birth redefine your identity?
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