I Peter 1:6-9
1. THERE IS REJOICING, v. 6
“in”-
“this”-
“you”-
“rejoice”-
2. THERE IS SUFFERING, v. 6
The prepositions of suffering...
a) according to the foreknowledge of God the Father
b) in the sanctification of the Spirit
c) for obedience to Jesus Christ
3. THERE WILL BE A RECOGNITION, v. 7
v. 7- “may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
4. THERE IS SOMETHING TO DO IN THE MEANTIME, v. 8
a) you love him
b) you believe in him
c) rejoice with joy