The Letter of 1 Peter Written 30 years after Jesus died 1 Peter 1:1,2,13.

The Letter of 1 Peter• Written 30 years after Jesus died

1 Peter 1:1,2,13

The Letter of 1 Peter• Written 30 years after Jesus died

1 Peter 1:1,2,13

• Written by the man who denied he knew Jesus & packed it in

The Letter of 1 Peter• Read it in 2 different translations

1. A more “literal” translation (ESV, NET)

2. A more “flowing” translation (NLT, NIV)

• Look for common themes, key messages, core threads

1 Peter 1:1,2,13

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The Letter of 1 PeterAn exhortation that “frames” the book:1:13 – “So, prepare your minds for

action and exercise self-control”(NLT)

1 Peter 1:1,2,13


action and exercise self-control” (NLT)

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4:8 – “The end is near, therefore be cool-headed and clear-minded so you can pray well” (“MJF”)


action and exercise self-control” (NLT)

1 Peter 1:1,2,13

4:8 – “The end is near, therefore be cool-headed and clear-minded so you can pray well” (“MJF”)

5:8 – “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a … lion” (NIV)

Keeping our Edge is all about Keeping our Mental Edge

1 Peter 1:1,2,13

Keeping our Edge is all about Keeping our Mental Edge

1 Peter 1:1,2,13

The main reason we need to “listen to ourselves” is so we can know how it is we need to “talk to ourselves” so we don’t lose our mental edge

“Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those temporarily residing as chosen ones, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, the province of Asia, and Bithynia), according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit, for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ’s blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure.”

1 Peter 1:1,2,13

“Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those chosen to be “sojourners,” scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, the province of Asia, and Bithynia), according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit, for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ’s blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure.”

1 Peter 1:1,2,13

1 Peter 1:1,2,13

Let’s TalkAbout the

“Real” World

TheStreet

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“Real” World

TheStreet

My Mind

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“Real” World

TheStreet

My Mind

“The Heavenlies”

“In Christ”

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TheStreet

My Mind


“In Christ”Let’s TalkAbout the

“Real” World

1 Peter 1:1,2,13

TheStreet

My Mind

“Chosen sojourners”


“In Christ”

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Keeping My

Mental Edge is all

aboutLiving the

Vertical Edge

TheStreet

My Mind



“In Christ”

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• Am I hanging on too tightly to something in the “street” world?

TheStreet

My Mind



“In Christ”

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• Am I hanging on too tightly to something in the “street” world?

• Is there an “identity” more dominant in my mind than “chosen sojourner?”

TheStreet

My Mind



“In Christ”

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TheStreet

My Mind

“Scattered” (Diaspora)


“In Christ”

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TheStreet

My Mind

“Scattered” (Diaspora)• Why? To be ambassadors for the “real” real world


“In Christ”

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TheStreet

My Mind

“Scattered” (Diaspora)• Why? To be ambassadors for the “real” real world

• God has planted me where I am for His purpose. I lose my edge when I make it about me


“In Christ”

“…to those who are chosen … • according to the foreknowledge of God the Father

• by being set apart by the Spirit, • for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ’s blood.

May grace and peace be yours in full measure.” 1 Peter 1:1,2,13

I know I’m living it when I realize & “rest” in the completeness of my security




I know I’m living it when I realize & “rest” in the completeness of my securityFully known with a per-

sonal, fatherly love from before we were born





Drawn into a life of with a

difference … “holiness”





Drawn into a life of with a

difference … “holiness”

Taking our cues from Jesus … claiming the forgiveness of Je-sus

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Do I really need a “vertical” edge? Why do I need an identity from “outside myself?”

1 Peter 1:1,2,13

Do I really need a “vertical” edge? Why do I need an identity from “outside myself?”

• When we think we are choosing our own identity by looking inside of ourselves, “we place ourselves in an infinite loop of delusion that will lead either to narcissism or self-loathing”

Tim Keller

The Letter of 1 Peter Written 30 years after Jesus died 1 Peter 1:1,2,13.

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