Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Peter 1:1-7
by: Ellen Olson.
Peter was writing to Christians scattered throughout present day Turkey just prior to the persecutions of Nero. Hostility towards Christians was increasing, and Peter was counseling Christians on how to live in difficult times. He reminded his audience that regardless of their circumstances, they have a living hope in Jesus Christ. These people who had accepted Jesus Christ as leader of their lives became the recipients of the hope of a future in heaven with God. When we decide to give our lives to Jesus, we too become the chosen people of God with a living hope that can help us through all circumstances.