Bernard Gabbott - Sunday, 4 June 2023
I Have Loved You
Scripture References: Malachi 1:1-5, Psalms 21:1-13, Genesis 25:19-26
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CloseGod’s people doubt his love, and so give him their ‘seconds’. And to begin, God reassures his people that he loves them—just look at their history! We can often assume the same about God—and God reminds us that he loves his people—just look at your history! There, on a hill, outside Jerusalem, is an empty cross… and nearby is an empty tomb… God loves his people! So, amidst all that seems hard and tough and wearing and broken, this fact stands: God loves his people, Jesus is not in the tomb or on the cross!
Scripture References: Malachi 1:1-5, Psalms 21:1-13, Genesis 25:19-26
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If we follow a crucified Saviour, should we expect anything less than the unjust treatment Jesus received? In chapter 4, Peter wants to prepare his readers for a life of discipleship, as following Jesus will have implications. Christians will be persecuted for their faith and suffer as a result. But that shouldn’t take us by surprise nor should we lament when suffering comes upon us as a result of bearing His name, but rather rejoice!
Peter focusses on the relationships of God’s mob – amongst themselves and with the outside world – as the world around them causes them suffering. It should not surprise us that Jesus is the template; moreover, Jesus displays the vindication of this practice and proclamation, showing how practicing God displays the certain truth of the nature and work of God.
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