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1Peter: Living HopeHandling Suffering: 1Peter 1:1-12July 26, 2015Please turn to 1Peter 1:1-12Michael\u2019s personal goal: With the assurances of God\u2019s promise, I will greatly rejoice amidst life\u2019s strugglesAuthor: Simon Peter (Cephus) with the help of Silvanus (Silas: see 5:12)Audience: dispersed and persecuted believers in Asia Minor\u201cGod\u2019s Elect\u201d (V 2) 1.Chosen according to the \u201d foreknowledge of God\u201d the Father2.Chosen through sanctifying work of the Spirit 3.Chosen to be obedient to Jesus Christ\u201cSprinkling of blood\u201d (V 2): Points to blood applications in the Old Testament that foreshadow salvation through Christ1.We are sinners in need of cleansing 2.We are now in blood-sealed covenant relationship with God3.We are now set apart for God\u2019s service App: How is your obedience to Jesus? 1.A Living Hope (V 3-5)a)We have a permanent inheritance (V 4)b)We are kept by the power of God (V 5)2.We Greatly RejoiceFour things about trials (V 6-7)They\u2019re out of our controlThey\u2019re grievous, distressing, not easy\u2026like going through a fireThey\u2019re varied. They come in all shapes and sizesThey prove the genuineness of our faith. (thud or sing).a)We\u2019re among those who have not seen, yet believe (V 8. ref. John 20:25-29)b)We have a guaranteed deliverance (V 9)What is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?