Shallow Foundation, Shallow Hope
1 Peter 1:1-5
Josh Whitney
January 2, 2021

Shallow Foundation, Shallow Hope
1 Peter 1:1-5
Pastor Josh Whitney (josh@trc.life)

1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

1 . As a believer, I’m not

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.

1 Peter 1:2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.

2 . As a believer,

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me because he loves me.

1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

3 . Is your hope deep enough to support

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?

1 Peter 1:4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,”

4 . Is your

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in this life or the next?

1 Peter 1:5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

5 . God is

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our salvation and inheritance.

Discussion Questions

  1. What does it practically mean to be an alien in your country or culture?
  2. How does the doctrine of Election bring you strength and encouragement?
  3. How does the Living Hope change the way you live?
  4. Do you have any non-Christian family or friends (who need to be born again) that we can pray for?
  5. How does knowing our life only gets better after this life, help us with suffering and trials?