This idea is seen in both of today’s passages from 1 Peter. Whether it was followers of Jesus living in a predominant pagan society or the 1st century wives of unbelieving AAA Prayer (About) ACKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS: 1 Peter 3:12 - For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous deeds and glorify God; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 1

John 1:29 (NIV) The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes

Hebrews 5:1-10 (NIV) Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent he suffered 9 and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him 10

1 Corinthians 11:26-32 (NIV) 26  For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the And he followed Philip everywhere, astonished by the great signs and miracles he saw (Acts 8:13). table in fear - for one of our primary objectives in life is to fear God in all things (Ecclesiastes 12 :13).

1 Corinthians 10:13-17 (NIV) 13  No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 14  Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. 15  I speak to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 17  Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one loaf. -- 21  Today: 2 Thessalonians 1

your local church; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - Luke 16

They would have also been familiar with the Old Testament metaphor of Israel as God’s vineyard (Psalm 80:8–16; Isaiah 5:1–7; Jer. 2:21). who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him” (Heb. 11 words, and commands; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 1 Corinthians 13

Romans 8:1-4 (NIV) Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 19: The Two Natures of Christ We

Romans 10:1-4 Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they In Romans 11:11b Paul writes: “Rather, through their trespass salvation has come to the Gentiles, so Today: John 16

Isaiah 11:1-9 (NIV) A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 18: The Incarnation So then we confess when Christ will return with a "sharp sword coming out of His mouth striking down the nations (Rev. 19 :15)." Today: Romans 14