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Today's Bible verse comes from the opening of Peter's first letter, which he writes to Christians who were being persecuted throughout Asia Minor. He tells them that even during this time, they can have "lively hope" because of Jesus's resurrection. Let's examine the concept of "lively hope," which we're privileged to have open to us today.
The resurrection revealed that God has power over everything, including death. Prior to that, death was seen as an end, something that no person could avoid, much less come back from. When Jesus died on the cross and three days later walked out of the grave, He showed that the Lord had power over the worst thing that could happen to a human--death. He revealed that even death does not have the final say.
The verse reminds us that the resurrection happened as a result of God's abundant mercy. It was the final piece in His plan for our salvation, but it came at a very high cost: the crucifixion. Jesus was willing to die so that we might live. He had no reason to give up his life except for love, but this love was strong and He decided to show us mercy.
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Today's Bible verse comes from the opening of Peter's first letter, which he writes to Christians who were being persecuted throughout Asia Minor. He tells them that even during this time, they can have "lively hope" because of Jesus's resurrection. Let's examine the concept of "lively hope," which we're privileged to have open to us today.
The resurrection revealed that God has power over everything, including death. Prior to that, death was seen as an end, something that no person could avoid, much less come back from. When Jesus died on the cross and three days later walked out of the grave, He showed that the Lord had power over the worst thing that could happen to a human--death. He revealed that even death does not have the final say.
The verse reminds us that the resurrection happened as a result of God's abundant mercy. It was the final piece in His plan for our salvation, but it came at a very high cost: the crucifixion. Jesus was willing to die so that we might live. He had no reason to give up his life except for love, but this love was strong and He decided to show us mercy.
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