Friday, January 12, 2024

Reading for January 20th

 Read 1 Peter 1.10-21. In verses 10-16: Good theology means good morals. Topics from the talks giving are developed inheritance and suffering leading to glory. In verses 10-11: Prophets confirm that suffering leads to future glory, a pattern applied to Jesus (2.22; Isa 53) and his disciples. In verses 13-14: Thus they should act like obedient children, avoiding desires and pursuing purity. In verses 15-16: Called by the holy God, they too must be holy, spotless or blameless (Lev 11.44-45). In verses 17-21: Recalling conversion. In verse 17: Although blessed, they still face God's impartial judgment. In verses 18-21: Jesus' sacrificial death ransomed Christians; thus God works in them the process of death leading to glory. Comments or Questions..

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