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Bible study is essential to our Christian walk. As we study God's Word, our personal relationship with God grows deeper and deeper. It empowers us to live for the Lord in every aspect of our lives. This is what has inspired me to do an online Bible study.

Many years ago my husband introduced me to a commentary on the book of Colossians and I was so blessed as the Scripture came to life before my very eyes. Since that day we have developed an extensive library and enjoy studying God's Word.

I have prepared some Bible studies that I would like to share with you. My prayer is that they will bless you as much as they have blessed me in preparing them. I pray your life is touched and that it would inspire you to live every moment of every day for Christ.

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Sunday, January 4, 2015

A Living Hope

The important thing for us to know about these "scattered strangers" in 1 Peter 1:1 were that they were going through a time of suffering and persecution. Peter wrote to encourage them, to remind them that their suffering would lead to glory. (1 Peter 1:6-7; 4:13-14; 5:10)


My friend, this is a reminder to us also. As believers, we have a "living hope" because we trust a living Christ

1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

This hope enables us to keep our minds under control and "hope to the end" when Jesus shall return.

1 Peter 1:13 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ

We must not be ashamed of our hope but be ready to explain and defend it

1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.

Since suffering brings glory, and because Jesus is coming again, we can indeed be hopeful!
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