A LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1:1–9 (Read 1 Peter 1:1–2:3; 1 Peter 2:9–12; 1 Peter 3:15–17; 1 Peter 4:7–10; 1 Peter 5:1–4) (1) What contrasting identities does Peter want Christians to embrace (1 Peter 1:1-2,6; 1 Peter 2:9-11)? Why is it important to know our identity as God’s elect? How might we hold on to this compound identity (personally and as a church) this year? (2) What is “a living hope,” and how is it different from hopes in this present life (1 Peter 1:3–5)? How does a living hope inspire believers (1 Peter 1:6-9)? What evidence have you seen ...

1 Peter 1:1-9 “…and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you.” (4). 1.Read verses 1-2. What is so special about your chosen status (1)? What do you know about the one who chose you (2)? 2. How much Peter knew about the one who chose him? What does es the word “Praise” tell us about Apostle Peter frame of mind (his tone) at the time when he wrote this letter to the scattered brethren (3a)? What character of God do Peter emphasize that brough us to a new birth ...

Key verse Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed” In today’s sermon, I want to focus on a lectionary passage of the 3rd Sunday of the New Year. I was fascinated by Bishop Barron’s explanation of walls and bridges in a Christian’s life. These days walls have been politically charged. Some perceive walls as a means to keep people out, ...