07/02/2023
NEW HOPE CHURCH
July 2, 2023
1 PETER 1:17-20
“PRECIOUS BLOOD”
*Theme of the Book: Suffering and Glory
*Author: Peter
*Date: c. A.D. 65
*Interesting Facts: The book of 1 Peter was written by Peter, somewhere around the mid-sixties A.D. It was during this particular time period that the Roman government changed its stance from toleration to persecution. It is believed that the Apostle Peter wrote his letter from Rome with the name “Babylon” being a code name for Rome. One of the key thoughts in 1 Peter is for the Christian to remain steadfast, despite suffering. This letter is written primarily to the Jewish nation that had been dispersed, particularly those Christians who lived in the Northern part of Asia, with wider application to all believers.
I. IF GOD THE FATHER IS “WORTHY” TO BE CALLED ON, HE IS ALSO “WORTHY” TO BE HONORED, REVERENCED, AND RESPECTED (V. 17).
A. When we call upon God, and He delivers us, we are to glorify Him (Eph. 3:20-21, 1 Pet. 2:9)!
B. If God is worthy to be called on, honored, reverenced, and respected, He is also worthy to be praised (Ps. 50:15, Ps. 150:1-6)!
II. CONSUMERS WANT “MORE BANG FOR THE BUCK, CHRISTIANS GET “MORE BLESSINGS FOR THE BLOOD” ((V. 18 )
A. We get purchased by the wealthiest Owner in the universe (Acts 20:28, 1 Cor. 6:19-20, 1 Cor. 6:9-11).
B. Intimacy and fellowship with God, begins with the body and blood of Jesus, at the cross (Jn. 3:16, 1 Jn. 1:7).
III. CHRIST IS THE LINK THAT CONNECTS US TO GOD (VV. 20-21A.).
A. When we click on the link called Christ (receive Him), He will connect us to saving faith in God (Jn. 14:6, Mt. 11:27).
B. There is only one Mediator (Link) between GOD and man, THE MAN, CHRIST JESUS (1 Tim. 2:5, Jn. 20:31, Acts 4:12).