1. HOPE FOR THE FUTURE
1 Peter 1:1-12
Pew Bible p. 1200

2. 1st Century Letter Formula
From: Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ To: God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia… Greeting:

4. 1st Century Letter Formula
From: Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ To: God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia… Greeting: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

5. Matthew 6:19-20
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal…

7. John 10:28-29
…no one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.

8. Psalm 16:11
In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.

9. Romans 8:28
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

10. Take heart! If you believe in Jesus, the BEST is yet to come.
To Take Home
Take heart! If you believe in Jesus, the BEST is yet to come.