"Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, 'You shall be holy, for I am holy.' And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God." 1 Peter 1:13-21
"For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, 'Abba! Father!'" Romans 8:15
The fear of the Lord is the emotive, joyful trembling of the child of God as he enters into and understands the wonder of the cross of Christ, which leads to thankful worship and service.
CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Foundation to application (1 Peter 1:1-13)
• Elect exiles (v. 1)
• Born again to a living hope (v. 3)
• An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled and will not fade away (v. 4, v. 7)
• Rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory (v. 8)
• Gospel fulfillment (v. 11-12)
2. Abba Father; reverential awe, trembling joy (v. 15-17)
3. Knowing the price and glory of redemption (v. 18-20)
WE SERVE OTHERS:
Kid’s Ministry Needs:
• Nursery - 3-4 people at 9:30
• Preschool - 1 person at 9:30
• Kiosk/Check-in - 2-3 people at 9:30
• Sidekicks - 3-4 people (either hour) to serve with sensory kids or kids with trauma backgrounds who need a buddy to be with them
APPLICATION:
1. The importance of having foundational beliefs grounded in Scripture which keep us anchored to the reality of Christ versus the empty, fruitless, ungrounded, unmoored life (v. 18)
2. The importance of taking the “long-range view” regarding your life and legacy
3. The call to generational living until we go to heaven
4. Being zealous regarding the name, character, and mercy of the triune God