The apostle Peter wrote this letter to encourage believers who would face trials and persecution under Emperor Nero. We will see three themes; suffering, grace, and glory and how they unite to form an encouraging message for believers experiencing times of trial and persecution. The message of 1 Peter applies to us today; As face those storms in our lives, the trials and persecution, Peter offers faithful believers comfort and hope.
May you be blessed and encouraged by this study of 1 Peter over the next few weeks. My friend, God uses ordinary people to accomplish His will and He can use us too as we are faithful to Him. Peter was a family man who worked as a fisherman (Matthew 4:18; Mark 1:16; Luke 5:1-11) with his brother Andrew (Matthew 4:18) and took care of his mother-in-law who was sick (Matthew 8:14). He was just an ordinary man and look how God used him in such a mighty way.
When Peter gives a message of Hope in the midst of trials and persecution, he speaks from experience. I pray you will join me over the next several weeks as we look at the book of 1 Peter. Blessings to you all
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