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Suffering & Glory

March 26, 2023 Speaker: pastor dave Series: 1 Peter - Living Hope

Topic: Suffering, Vindication, 1 Peter, 1-PM Sermons Passage: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Peter continues again to remind these believers who are facing opposition and suffering that there will be vindication in the end, just as Jesus was vindicated following his suffering. One of the most important things to remember about a difficult text is the overall context in which it occurs. Here Peter begins by making a point of the suffering of Jesus, that provides forgiveness of sins for us that know him. He continues by reminding us of his resurrection, followed by his ascension to his place of exaltation at the Father's right hand. The suffering of Jesus was not the end and neither is your suffering. The hope Peter offers to suffering believers here is the truth that vindication will come in the end. At the judgment, God will address all the wrongs and judge rightly and appropriately.

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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