Peter writes his letter to encourage people who are no longer home where they are because they worship Jesus. In 1 Peter 1:1-12 he offers them the greatest possible hope: Though you’re not home, you can worship God now.

Resources:

1 Peter 1:1-12

1 Peter: Baker Exegetical Commentary by Karen Jobes

1 Peter: New American Commentary by Tom Schreiner

1 Peter: Tyndale New Testament Commentary by Wayne Grudem

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