1 Peter: Grounded in the Gospel

1 Peter 1:1-12

Middle school is a troubled time…

Transition: We all need basic truths to ground us…

Main Idea: The gospel grounds us in troubled times

1. God chose to save us (1 Peter 1:1-5)

Explanation: I understand this text to mean corporate election (but others are welcome to disagree with me). The almighty, creator God decided to save us—decided to pour out eternal blessing upon us through Jesus’s death and resurrection (and our faith in him)…

What occupies your thoughts? Finances, achievements, love and loss; we cling to what we have and mourn what we lost, and we can lose sight of what God has decided to do…

2. Jesus is coming back (1 Peter 1:6-9)

Explanation: This is the meaning of the term “exiles.” We aren’t home yet. That inheritance awaits us, and we receive it through faith. When we hold fast to our faith in the midst of trials, that results in double glory, honor, and praise—to Jesus and to us…

3. The Holy Spirit uses people to share this good news with others through his Word (1 Peter 1:10-12)

Explanation: How did you come to saving faith? Somebody told you the gospel found in Scripture. The Holy Spirit is working through his people to communicate the gospel message…

Application: (1) Take a breath and reflect on the gospel; (2) trust in Jesus; (3) share the gospel with others…

Conclusion: Ground yourself on the truths of the gospel and share them with others.