Sermon Tone Analysis

In the midst of our struggles, what do we have from our Lord?

We have...

Within this figurative usage, two primary meanings of the expression can be derived.

(1) The term emphasizes the transitory existence of the Christian in the world, that is, he is a temporary resident of the world, since his real citizenship is in heaven, (compare New International Version [NIV] “strangers in the world”).

(2) The term emphasizes the feeling of strangeness among Christians as they live in the midst of pagan neighbors, and as a result, encounter various difficulties

Daniel C. Arichea and Eugene Albert Nida, A Handbook on the First Letter from Peter, UBS Handbook Series (New York: United Bible Societies, 1980), 8.

A HopeToEncourage Us.

Peter could be called “the apostle of hope.”

He wrote to scattered people.

He wrote to persecuted people.

This hope lives, 1:3.

Christ is alive.

Because he is, we shall be! Knowing Christ is alive spurred the apostles onward and countless Christians as well.

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This hope lasts, 1:13.

Our hope is not dying.

But trials are temporary.

Temptations are temporary.

This hope loves, 1:21-23

This hope is legitimate, 3:15-17.

An Example To Show Us.

Christ showed us how to suffer, 2:21-25.

Christ showed us how to submit, 2:13-15; 23-24.

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Some Evidence To Convince Us.

We are God’s children, 1:14-16

We are inhabitants of God’s household, 2:4-6.

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We are included as God’s people, 2:9-10.

Our Humility To Convict Us.

Humble before each other, 3:8.

Humble toward leaders, 5:5.

Humble toward leaders, 5:5.

Humble toward God, 5:6.

Humble toward God, 5:6.

1 Peter 5:

This week, columnist Jim Dennison wrote about...

Ryan Shazier joined his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates for practice this week as they prepared for today's playoff game against Jacksonville.

This would not have been news a few weeks ago, as Shazier is one of his team's most disciplined and valuable players.

He was a first-team All-American in college and has been named to the Pro Bowl the last two years.

However, on December 4, Shazier suffered a severe injury after a tackle.

He underwent spinal stabilization surgery three days later to secure his injured spine and help with neurological recovery.

He explained at Wednesday's practice: "I want to thank the Lord for the first downs that he has been allowing me to achieve.

The touchdown is going to come in his timing, but today was a first down.

I was finally able to make it to practice with my teammates."

He added, "The Lord has not finished his work yet."

Shazier also suffers from a disease that causes hair loss.

He was taunted and ridiculed as a child.

His parents helped him develop an altruistic attitude he carries with him to this day.

His father, who is a pastor and a football coach, explains: "My message is always to act like a champion."

His son has written on his left arm: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."