2. The Letter of 1 Peter Written 30 years after Jesus died 1 Peter 1:1,2,13

3. The Letter of 1 Peter Written 30 years after Jesus died 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 Written by the man who denied he knew Jesus & packed it in

4. The Letter of 1 Peter Read it in 2 different translations 1.A more “literal” translation (ESV, NET) 2.A more “flowing” translation (NLT, NIV) Look for common themes, key messages, core threads 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 Check out www.biblegateway.com

5. The Letter of 1 Peter An exhortation that “frames” the book: 1:13 – “So, prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control”(NLT) 1 Peter 1:1,2,13

6. The Letter of 1 Peter An exhortation that “frames” the book: 1:13 – “So, prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control” (NLT) 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 4:8 – “The end is near, therefore be cool- headed and clear-minded so you can pray well” (“MJF”)

7. The Letter of 1 Peter An exhortation that “frames” the book: 1:13 – “So, prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control” (NLT) 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 4:8 – “The end is near, therefore be cool- headed and clear-minded so you can pray well” (“MJF”) 5:8 – “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a … lion” (NIV)

8. Keeping our Edge is all about Keeping our Mental Edge 1 Peter 1:1,2,13

9. Keeping our Edge is all about Keeping our Mental Edge 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 The main reason we need to “listen to ourselves” is so we can know how it is we need to “talk to ourselves” so we don’t lose our mental edge

10. “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those temporarily residing as chosen ones, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, the province of Asia, and Bithynia), according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit, for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ’s blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure.” 1 Peter 1:1,2,13

11. “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those chosen to be “sojourners,” scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, the province of Asia, and Bithynia), according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit, for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ’s blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure.” 1 Peter 1:1,2,13

12. “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those chosen to be “sojourners,” scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, the province of Asia, and Bithynia), according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit, for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ’s blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure.” 1 Peter 1:1,2,13

13. Let’s Talk About the “Real” World The Street

14. 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 Let’s Talk About the “Real” World The Street My Mind

15. 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 Let’s Talk About the “Real” World The Street My Mind “The Heavenlies” “In Christ”

16. 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 Let’s Talk About the “Real” World The Street My Mind “The Heavenlies” “In Christ”

17. 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 The Street My Mind “The Heavenlies” “In Christ” Let’s Talk About the “Real” World

18. 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 The Street My Mind “Chosen sojourners” “The Heavenlies” “In Christ”

19. 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 Keeping My Mental Edge is all about Living the Vertical Edge The Street My Mind “Chosen sojourners” “The Heavenlies” “In Christ”

20. 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 Am I hanging on too tightly to something in the “street” world?Am I hanging on too tightly to something in the “street” world? The Street My Mind “Chosen sojourners” “The Heavenlies” “In Christ”

21. 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 Am I hanging on too tightly to something in the “street” world?Am I hanging on too tightly to something in the “street” world? Is there an “identity” more dominant in my mind than “chosen sojourner?”Is there an “identity” more dominant in my mind than “chosen sojourner?” The Street My Mind “Chosen sojourners” “The Heavenlies” “In Christ”

22. 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 The Street My Mind “Scattered” (Diaspora) “The Heavenlies” “In Christ”

23. 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 The Street My Mind “Scattered” (Diaspora) Why? To be ambassadors for the “real” real worldWhy? To be ambassadors for the “real” real world “The Heavenlies” “In Christ”

24. 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 The Street My Mind “Scattered” (Diaspora) Why? To be ambassadors for the “real” real worldWhy? To be ambassadors for the “real” real world God has planted me where I am for His purpose. I lose my edge when I make it about meGod has planted me where I am for His purpose. I lose my edge when I make it about me “The Heavenlies” “In Christ”

25. “…to those who are chosen … according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit, for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ’s blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure.” 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 I know I’m living it when I realize & “rest” in the completeness of my security

26. “…to those who are chosen … according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit, for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ’s blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure.” 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 I know I’m living it when I realize & “rest” in the completeness of my security

27. “…to those who are chosen … according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit, for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ’s blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure.” 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 I know I’m living it when I realize & “rest” in the completeness of my security

28. “…to those who are chosen … according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit, for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ’s blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure.” 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 I know I’m living it when I realize & “rest” in the completeness of my security Fully known with a personal, fatherly love from before we were born

29. “…to those who are chosen … according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit, for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ’s blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure.” 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 I know I’m living it when I realize & “rest” in the completeness of my security Drawn into a life of with a difference … “holiness”

30. “…to those who are chosen … according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit, for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ’s blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure.” 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 I know I’m living it when I realize & “rest” in the completeness of my security Drawn into a life of with a difference … “holiness” Taking our cues from Jesus … claiming the forgiveness of Jesus

31. 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 Do I really need a “vertical” edge? Why do I need an identity from “outside myself?”

32. 1 Peter 1:1,2,13 Do I really need a “vertical” edge? Why do I need an identity from “outside myself?” When we think we are choosing our own identity by looking inside of ourselves, “we place ourselves in an infinite loop of delusion that will lead either to narcissism or self-loathing” Tim Keller