Greetings Chosen Exiles

We are starting an enlightening journey through 1st Peter in our sermon series, "Exiles in a Foreign Land." My wish for you is to discover hope and resilience as we explore Peter's encouragement to early Christians facing persecution. Together we will learn to embrace our identity as God's chosen people and find strength in suffering, living out our faith boldly and experience the power of community and fellowship as we navigate this world together.

1 Peter 1:1–2 ESV

1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.

Who are you?

Peter writes to Christians and he shares their spiritual identify to them.

You are exiles in a foreign land. (Abraham)

You are chosen by God the Father. (Israel & Church)

You are set apart by the Holy Spirit. (Hallowed, Lord’s Prayer)

You are obedient to Jesus Christ by his blood. (Mt. Sinai Covenant)

You have grace and peace multiplied to you. (Greetings and Joy)

We are chosen exiles with grace and peace from God.

Gospel Invitation (Father, Son, Spirit)

Prayer