As Peter continues, he now turns to offer exhortations on transformed living, even while suffering. As we face hardships and even opposition, it is in those moments that still can and should be transformed by the realities of the gospel. As followers of Jesus, our lives must be defined by God’s characteristics, not our own.

Peter writes to believers who have been scattered because of the opposition and persecution they are facing. These believers are now scattered across Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, Bithynia; which is modern day Turkey. Peter addresses throughout this epistle the appropriate response to suffering. Part of that response involves understanding our connection as believers to Jesus and the suffering that he endured on our behalf. We can follow the example of Jesus and endure suffering and the various hardships that may come into our lives. Peter writes to encourage these believers to endure because of the living hope that we have through Jesus. You can endure today, as you hope in Jesus.

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