1 Peter 1 - 5.31.24

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

17 Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of lifehanded down to you from your ancestors, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20 He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. 21 Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.

Observation:

I love how the Old Testament Scriptures have been complementing what we are reading in the New Testament. Leviticus 1 talks about how the animal offered must be without spot or blemish. Something that stuck out to me is that the person whose sin the offering was for had to kill the animal. I thought the priest did all that. 1 Peter 1:19 says we are redeemed by the precious blood of Christ a lamb without blemish or defect. 

We are called to live holy as He is holy. 

What a perfect reason to be motivated to do so, Christ paid for us with His blood. 

Application:

I want to be obedient as verse 14 says and not conform to the world’s ways. I have an incredible hope and reason for faith. Jesus Christ died for me. And, that’s not the end of the story He rose from the dead and is glorified. To be holy I need to keep myself alert, ready for action. Many translations use the latter phrase instead of be sober. I looked at several versions. One pointed out that sober means you are ready to move without distraction. 

Prayer:

Lord, as you move in my life may I never forget the price you paid for me. My sin is the need for your sacrifice. May I be alert ready to share this truth with others. Keep me moving in all you’ve called me to. May I give you the glory in all I do. Thank you for your incredible gift.  Amen

- Cindy Howard