Psalms 119:27 Make me to understand the way of Your Commandments, and I will speak of Your wonderful works.
Bible Reading for October 21 (ONPP)
I Peter 1 – 2, Psalms 102
I Peter 1:2 – You can tell that Peter’s writing is different from Paul’s yet they are both bringing the same message of salvation.
I Peter 1:12 – So Peter is saying that the prophets of the Old Testament were there to give us a witness of not seeing the fulfillment of God’s redemption and still believing in faith that it was to come. Whereas we can trust in faith the testimony of those that were witnesses of the life, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
I Peter 1:13 – Learn the truth of the gospel and the scriptures so that you may not stumble when confronted with false interpretations. Your knowledge of God’s Word is the defense to protect your heart from their deceiving nature.
I Peter 1:17–22 – Our works are the result of our salvation not the cause. God’s judgement is for rewards to the redeemed not the reward of redemption as in Ephesians 2:8–9. We can do nothing to earn redemption but it is available to us as a free gift to those who repent and believe.
I Peter 1:23 – Born of Grace incorruptible not of works that is corruptible.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you are saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God,
Ephesians 2:9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.
I Peter 2:1–2 – Let your actions reveal that you have been chosen as a servant of God, learning the ways that He has chosen for you by studying the Word.
I Peter 2:2 – We begin with seeing our sin and need of salvation, then entrusting in what God has given us in salvation, and grow to be able to see God’s love for us even though we continue to fall short of His plan for us. As we grow in the scripture we should also grow in the unconditional love for others knowing full well that we also need that love from God. As our knowledge increases we begin to see the falsehoods Satan lays as a trap for us and others.
I Peter 2:4 – Paul is referencing the “Stone that the builders rejected became the Stone which the whole temple is lined up with.” Not only does the cornerstone provide the starting point, it now is used to leave a message.
I Peter 2:5 – We then are to be leveled and plumbed to that Corner Foundation Stone and that is what God is doing for us as we grow to understand His Word and His Plan for us.
I Peter 2:7 – Jesus and God’s plan of salvation is rejected by those that do not want to believe in God’s Grace but feel that their righteousness will make them worthy.
I Peter 2:25 – This reflects the meaning of the two scriptures below:
Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, each one to his own way; and Jehovah has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.
Psalms 119:176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Your servant; for I do not forget Your Commandments.
Psalms 102:1 – When you don’t know what to do, and feel as if you are being attacked on all sides, God is faithful to be available to comfort you and refresh your mind.
Psalms 102:4 – Do you feel so sad that you forget to eat or don’t feel hungry?
Psalms 102:6 – Pelicans should be near the ocean and owls should be in the forest. The psalmist feels way out of place.
Psalms 102:7 – Sparrows travel together and feed on the ground.
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