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The christian’s hope The Core of Hope Resurrection (1 Pet. 1:3; 1 Cor. 15:1-4) Reception (1 Pet. 1:9-12) Theme of O.T. prophecy Center of N.T. preaching Focus of angelic interests Redemption (1 Pet. 1:18-21)

The christian’s hope The Character of Hope Hope is described as living (1:3) Hope is described as a legacy (1:4) Hope is described as locked (1:5)

The christian’s hope The Challenge To Hope Variety of trials (1 Pet. 1:6) Validating our faith (1 Pet. 1:7) Visible by faith (1 Pet. 1:8)

The Continuation Of Hope The christian’s hope The Continuation Of Hope Involves Pondering the Truth(1 Pet. 1:13a) Involves Persisting to the End (1 Pet. 1:13b) Involves Patterning our Lives After God (1 Pet. 1:14-17)