Hope for Exiles

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Hope for Exiles

August 4, 2024 • Andrew Cullen • 1 Peter 1:1–2

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- Peter avoided suffering.

- If we know who we are, then we will know how to live.

- Babylon became an archetype for corrupt rulers.

- The tone of 1 Peter is urgent and intense.

- To hope means to wait in the tension.

- Our hope is based on who God is.

Participating with Christ in Suffering

November 17, 2024 • Andrew Cullen • 1 Peter 4:12–19

- Suffering is expected for Christians. - “Christian” was used as a legal charge. - The Spirit is our Advocate on earth. - Christians will be vindicated in heaven. - Suffering is expected for leaders. (1) Expectations. (2) Busyness. (3) Weight. - Leadership is hard work because it’s heavy work. - To fully know Christ, we must suffer with Him.

Steward What God Gives

November 10, 2024 • Andrew Cullen • 1 Peter 4:1–11

- Blasphemy is saying something that is not true. - The end of all things is only bad news if you do not believe the good news. - A steward is someone who has authority and responsibility for something that belongs to someone else. 1. Steward His gift(s). 2. Steward His Word. 3. Steward His strength. 4. Steward the opportunity.

Saved through Water

November 3, 2024 • Andrew Cullen • 1 Peter 3:19–22

1. Be holy. 2. Be ready. 3. Be thankful. - God redeemed the image of water. - Baptism reenacts the gospel and identifies us with Christ. 4. Be hopeful. - Christ has triumphed over his enemies.