Today, we are looking at 1 Peter 1:8-9. Let me just say, I love this book of the Bible. It encourages me to enjoy the riches and goodness of God, but at the same time guides me in the duties I should shoulder as a child of God. It’s like a loving affirmation while simultaneously being a rebuke. In our western culture, the church is incredibly blessed to be as free as we are. Peter is writing to the suffering and persecuted believers of Asia minor, and encouraging them to continue so with rejoicing and praise to God. Peter does so by affirming what is good, and exhorting believers with how to act in obedience as apprentice’s of Jesus. As our culture shifts, I believe the church will see oppression more directly than ever. I would encourage you to read all of chapter 1 today. As we reflect on this passage, my prayer is that we will pursue the Lord more than ever before, be embraced by His love, and be obedient to His calling. Praise King Jesus.

Evan

1 Peter 1:8-9

8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ Contextually, what people group is Peter writing this to? (See v. 1) are they Jew, or Gentile? Who does this passage address in our current day?

+ Who is “him” that verse 8 is talking about?

+ When is joy appropriate?

+ Though we are “grieved by various trials”, what is to be the outcome of our faith? (See v7 & v9)

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there a sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ How can you become a better apprentice of Jesus by following what we see in this chapter?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?