Welcome to our new project, the Daily Bible Devotional. The goal is to help you understand and apply

scripture as you go through a New Testament Bible read five days a week, Monday through Friday,

as we move from Matthew straight through to Revelation. In under four minutes each morning, we will recap the chapter,

make some application, present thought questions for the day, and offer a prayer together.

I'm excited about exploring God's word with you, so let's get started.

Welcome to our study today. We are beginning in the book of 1st Peter chapter 1. Peter writes to believers scattered across the regions, reminding them of their living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

He praises God for granting an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and reserved in heaven.

Trials and suffering are depicted as means to refine faith,

which is more precious than gold. Peter emphasizes that salvation has been foretold by the

prophets and revealed through Christ. He urges believers to live holy lives, fully setting their

hope on the grace to come. As obedient children, they're called to be distinct from the

world and to live in reverent fear, knowing they were redeemed by the precious blood of Christ.

Peter reminds them that the word of God endures forever and that they have been born again

through this eternal word, the gospel that brings life to them. We are reminded in this passage that

our hope is not rooted in anything temporary, but in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Because of this,

we can face trials with confidence, knowing that God uses them to strengthen and refine our faith.

We're called to live holy and obedient lives,

setting ourselves apart from the world, and keeping our eyes on the eternal inheritance that awaits

us. As we reflect on the cost of our redemption, we're inspired to live in reverent awe of God.

We've been born again through His living and enduring word, and we now have a

purpose to live differently. Each day we strive to reflect holiness in our thoughts and actions.

I will tell you that holiness in the life of a Christian is a reaction to the goodness of God

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