Scripture journal 4/9/2012 1 peter 1-2 1 peter 1: Peter to the pilgrims of the Dispersion (ie gentiles scattered throughout

the world,
though there is a reappropriation of a word with exclusively Jewish connotations). His addresses are elect according to the foreknowledge of God, in the sanctification of the Spirit. An incorruptible inheritance is preserved in heaven for you. Your faith is tested by trials, but the end of faith is the joyous salvation of your souls. The revelation of Christ was testified beforehand by the prophets. As He who has called you is holy, let your conduct be holy. You have been redeemed not with gold and silver, but with the precious blood of Christ. He was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but made manifest in these last times. Love one another with a pure heart, having been born again. 1 peter 2: Lay aside malice and other sins and desire the pure milk of the word like newborn babes, so that you may grow. You will be living stones to build up his spiritual house. OT references to stones are made. Gentiles are talked about in terms previously appropriate only to the Israelites a chosen generation, a holy nation, Gods special people. Abstain from fleshly lusts, so even those who speak against you as evildoers can be brought to glorify God in the day of visitation. Submit to the government, love the brotherhood. Servants must submit to their masters, whether kind or harsh. Enduring grief is commendable if you do good, as the example of Christ shows. By his stripes we are healed (echo of Isaiahs suffering servant). Having died to sins through Christ, we might live for righteousness. You were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the shepherd and overseer of your souls.