1 Peter: Is All of This Worth It?预览

Peter is writing to a group of people who likely came from many different backgrounds, both culturally and religiously. This Christianity thing was a brand-new deal. Whenever we start something new, doesn’t it feel better to have a guide or a blueprint? Of course, it does! And even with a guide, we won’t get it right on the first try, if ever at all! In this particular section of the letter, Peter is reminding the church of their new identity in Jesus. This new life and new identity allow the collective church to reach more people than ever before – but only if they are rooted in Jesus as the solid foundation.

ASK: 

-What are some ways that Peter describes the church’s identity in Jesus? How does this help you see yourself as part of God’s kingdom?

-How does verse 10 put into perspective what Jesus’s death and resurrection really meant for the new church? 

-What is something about your own life that is drastically different now that you’re a part of “God’s people”?

TAKE A NEXT STEP: 

Sometimes it’s easy to forget how much God loves us. Write “I am made new in Jesus Christ” on a post-it and place it somewhere where you spend a lot of time (your car, the kitchen sink, a mirror). As you come across this reminder, pause and let the love of Christ fill you up!