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1 Peter 1:13-16
 
Is it even possible to live a holy life?
 
 
- Holy = “set apart”  “separate”  “different”  “dedicated”
 
 
How can you and I live a holy life?
 
1.  You must prepare your mind for action.  v. 13
 
2.  You must keep sober in your spirit.  v. 13
 
3.  You must fix your hope completely on the grace of God.  v. 13
 
4.  You must live a life of obedience.  v. 14
 
(Don’t slip back into your old ways of living)
 
 
How can you know you are following God’s command to “Be holy for I am holy.”
 
- By being set apart for God’s use in your daily living.
- By being separated from you old way of living.
 
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Key Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12
 
How do you feel when you think of the word “Salvation”?  What does it mean to you to have experienced salvation?
 
- Salvation = deliverance, preservation, safety:  
 
Saved from something and saved for something.
 
Saved from destruction, damnation, and hell:  Saved for glory, eternal life, and heaven.
 
- The Joy of His Salvation was the focus of the Old Testament Prophets study.  V. 10-11
 
- The Joy of His Salvation was the focus of the Holy Spirits revelation.  V. 11
 
- The Joy of His Salvation was the focus of the Disciples preaching.  V. 12
 
- The Joy of His Salvation was the focus of the Angel’s interest.  V. 12
 
 
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Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Focus: vs. 6-9
 
On a scale of 1-10:  How much joy are you experiencing in your life right now?
 
J - Jesus first
O - Others next
Y - Yourself last
 
- We have inexpressible joy because we have a living hope. V. 3
 
- We have inexpressible joy because our inheritance is secure in heaven.  V. 4
 
- We have inexpressible joy because we are protected by God’s almighty power.  V. 5
 
- We have inexpressible joy because our faith is tested and proven.  Vs. 6-7
 
“A faith that can be trusted is a faith that has been tested."
 
- We have inexpressible joy because of Who we love and what we believe.  Vs. 8-9
 
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Key Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5
 
Have you ever received or not received an inheritance?  How did it make you feel?
 
- An inheritance is a financial term describing the assets passed down to individuals after someone dies.
 
- Our inheritance is Jesus is imperishable. v.4
 
- Our inheritance in Jesus is undefiled. v. 4
 
- Our inheritance in Jesus is unfading. v. 4
 
- Our inheritance in Jesus is reserved.  It is secure.  v. 4
 
- We, as believers, are protected by God’s power. We are secure v. 5  John 10:28-29
 
 
How does it make you feel knowing your inheritance is secure and you are as well?
 
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Text:  1 Peter 1:3
 
- You must be born again to experience a “living hope."
 
- All believers are given “living hope” through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
 
- God’s definition of living hope is “an eager, confident expectation.”  It is not wishful thinking.
 
- Our “living hope” is anchored in the past because Jesus rose from the dead.
 
- Our “living hope” continues in the present because Jesus is alive.
 
- Our “living hope” endures throughout the future.  Jesus promises eternal life to all who believe.
 
- Unbelievers do not have “living hope.”  (Ephesians 2:12)  (1 Thessalonians 4:13)
 
Which hope are you experiencing in your life right now?
 
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Key Scripture: Luke 23:33-43
 
-  Both criminals mocked Jesus at first.  (Matt. 27:44)
 
Rulers mocked. v. 35
Soldiers mocked. vs. 36-37
 
- One criminal was hurling abuse at Jesus.  v. 39
 
- One criminal recognized his sin and the innocence of Jesus.  vs. 40-41
 
- This one criminal believed and received the Lord Jesus Christ.  v. 42
 
- This man was saved by Jesus.  v. 43
 
- The Good News is salvation is totally a free gift from God.
- The Good News is we can be forgiven of our sin by God.
- The Good News is it is never too late to receive Jesus.
 
- One man died with sin in him and on him.
- One man died with sin in him but not on him.
- Jesus died with sin on Him but not in Him.
 
“He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”  2 Corinthians 5:21
 
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