Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Our Great God and Father

1 Peter 1:3-6 – Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials

1. Our relationship with God: Father and Children

Ephesians 1:3-5

A. Our Heavenly Father: The Greatness of our God (Part 1 – Today)

1. Great in mercy

1 Peter 1:3

2. Great in grace

Acts 4:33

3. Great in love

1 Peter 1:8, Ephesians 2:4

4. Great in power

1 Peter 1:3-5, Acts 4:33, 1 Peter 1:3-4

B. Our Lord Jesus: The Hope From His Resurrection

1. A Living Hope – 1 Peter 1:3-5 (Part 2)
2. A Certain Inheritance – 1 Peter 1:3-5 (Part 3)