An Intro to Ordinary Time - 1 Peter 1:1-9

Sermons at Littleton Christian

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Teaching Text

From Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those temporarily residing abroad (in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, the province of Asia, and Bithynia) who are chosen 2 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!

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 that is, into an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are protected through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials. 7 Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold—gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away—and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8 You have not seen him, but you love him. You do not see him now but you believe in him, and so you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, 9 because you are attaining the goal of your faith—the salvation of your souls.

“Your Work is Happening Here”

She gently reads to her child
She plants the tiniest seed
She chops then she seasons the soup that is simmering
It is beautiful to Me

Every spoon placed in the drawer
Every hair combed by the breeze
Every mess cleaned and mistake that’s forgiven
It’s beautiful to me

Slowly, slowly roots will grow to where they find water
Slowly, slowly Your work is happening here

She loses patience again.
She’s overshadowed by fear
Still she gets on with what needs to get finished
It’s beautiful to me

Slowly, slowly roots will grow to where they find water
Slowly, slowly Your work is happening here

“I have begun a good work in you and I will finish it
You have begun a good work here and I will finish it”