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20th
Psalm 100

Jeremiah 29:11 - 13

Song of Solomon 4:7

Romans 10:1 - 16

vs 14

Living with the people

How can they call on Him if they hadn't heard of Him?
Unless someone tells them.

There is no prejudice in the Gospel. Everyone has the opportunity to recieve it.

Paul's perspective shifted after his experience on the Road to Damascus and Ananias's prayer.

2 Corinthians 4:4
Satan is active, blinding people to God's truth.

1 Peter 4:11

Be consistent
Take the initiative.

18th
Psalm 91:14 - 16

1 Peter 4:12 - 19
Hard Sell
Trials and Persecution
1 Peter 1:1, 2

If you don't suffer grief, then you have died before those who love and care for you.

If you don't factor suffering into your world view you are ill prepared to live in this world.
Christians will suffer and your shouldn't be surprised when it happens. Any teachings to the contrary are false.

vs 13

Philippians 1:29

The people who are persecuting you see something of Jesus in you.
vs 14

Matthew 5:3 - 12

We receive the ministry of the Holy Spirit when we are suffering.

vs 15 - 18

vs 19
Commit to God.

If you don't factor in eternity you are ill prepared for suffering.

1 Peter 3:8 - 22
Background: The Roman Empire
Emperor at the time Peter wrote the letter - Nero.
Nero considered Christians a major threat to Rome, therefore there was massive persecution.

Humble - Romans considered it to be 'at the bottom of the pile'
Jesus said we need to be hunble as He was.

Following Jesus needs to cost. What are you willing to give up to follow Christ?

Pray that you do change the world for Him.

vs 16

Christ suffered for us.

John 21:15 - 19
Jesus restores Peter after his denials.

Jesus is Lord of all.

21st
1 Peter 2:1 - 12
A Kingdom of Priests

Encouraging names
Living Stones
vs 4, 5

Metaphors of Stone
Stumbling Stone Isaiah 8:14
Foundation Stone Isaiah 28:16
The Parental Rock Isaiah 51:1, 2
The Rejected Stone Psalm 118:22

Where Eternity Happens

Royal Priesthood
vs 9

Privilege
The main privilege of a priest is access to God.
Because of Jesus we have access to Him.
Jesus giving us an eternal home.

Being an example
vs 12

7th
1 Peter 1:1 - 12
Rejoice in suffering
Trials and suffering.

Peter writes to regions where Paul had founded churches.

vs 10 - 12
Quoting Joel as he did at Pentecost.

vs 3
Increasing peace.

Born Again, by the will of the Father.

vs 6
Trials, for a short while. But all times, all of history, are a short while, compared to Eternity.
The trials refine our faith. The trials give us true faith, giving glory to God when He returns. It is about Him, not us.

Psalm 23