A Living Hope

This morning we began a new Sunday morning teaching series in the New Testament book of 1 Peter - a little letter towards the end of the Bible, but there is so much crammed in here for us. Peter, of course, was the hot headed disciple who deserted Jesus when he needed him most, and denied even knowing who he was. Yet the resurrection changed everything.

On Good Friday all hope drained out of Peter - but the resurrection made all the difference. And so too for us. Even in the midst of the darkest situations we can know hope for the future.

Today we only looked at 12 verses and there is so much there that it could have kept us occupied for several weeks. So here are a few pointers to keep you going through the week. (I have included some additional verses to help expand each theme.)

Monday: We have been chosen by God. Colossians 3:12-17.

Tuesday: We are being made holy through the work of the Spirit. Galatians 5:13-26.

Wednesday: We are called to obedience to Jesus. John 14:15-21.

Thursday: We receive grace and mercy - it is all gift. Ephesians 2:1-10.

Friday: We have hope in the midst of suffering. Romans 5:1-11; 8:18-39.

Saturday: We can know peace and forgiveness. Philippians 4:4-7. Hebrews 9:14.

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The song that we sang at the end is called 'I will rise' by Chris Tomlin, and is on his new album 'Hello Love'. For more details see my blog entry http://milkandnosugar.blogspot.com/2009/04/i-will-rise.html