Category: 1 Peter
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The Angels Wonder
1 Peter 1:12 “It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look.” Do you wonder what heaven is like? Do you…
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The Means to Joy
1 Peter 4:12-13 “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.” Two words that are closely linked in Scripture are…
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When the Pressure’s On
1 Peter 1:6-7 “In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” One of the things…
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Tests
1 Peter 4:12 “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you.” No one likes a test. Thinking back to my school years, nothing produced stress in that school setting like the fact that there would be a test the next day. …
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First Things First
1 Peter 1:22 “Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart” We’ve all heard the phrase “first things first.” When it comes to following Christ, that phrase is of critical importance. You see, so much of religion around the world…
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Anxiety!
1 Peter 5:7 “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” Anxiety plagues our age. Mental anguish, depression, worry, whatever you call it, it’s everywhere and affects everyone at one time or another. For some it’s a never-ending battle. It’s simply a fact of life as one looks to the future and fear…
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Transfigured
1 Peter 1:16-19 “For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I…
To Encourage You 