SCRIPTURE: 1Peter (NIV) 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
OBSERVATION: It is generally accepted that Peter wrote his first letter to believers around 62-64AD, likely from Rome. He was writing to believers in Asia Minor. The persecution of Christians in Jerusalem caused them to scatter throughout the Roman world.
Wherever they were living, Peter wanted them to know that God knew where they were and that the Holy Spirit had set them apart with the blood of the crucified Jesus applied to their lives. Now they were to walk in obedience to Jesus.
APPLICATION: What was true of the believers to whom Peter was writing, is true of SOAP readers today in America, Asia, Africa, etc. What was true in 63AD is also true in 2025AD. We too have been set apart with our sins forgiven by the blood of Jesus. The Holy Spirit has set us apart to live in obedience and for the glory of Jesus.
Today we live in the grace of Jesus—grace sufficient to cover all our sins! And we enjoy peace from the Prince of Peace! We are greatly blessed!!
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you for your abundant provision for me. You sent your Son, Jesus, to provide forgiveness for my sins. And you sent your Holy Spirit to guide me through each day. Amen
Pastor Leon
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