THIS MONTH'S BIBLICAL THEME: God is Victorious
Throughout the epistles, we encounter stories of the early church facing persecution, trials and uncertainty. In each letter, God’s provision and hope shines bright. Yes, we face trials and have an enemy, but God is our living hope. He equips us with His armor, and He will return one day. God is ultimately victorious, regardless of our circumstances!
Get ready to go into the wild as this theme reflects the adventure of following God!
Living Hope (1 Peter 1–5; 2 Peter 3)
Peter wrote a letter to churches where believers were scattered through the Roman Empire. The believers were being persecuted for following Jesus. Paul assured them that Jesus is our living hope. When we suffer for doing good, our faith grows stronger. We can trust God because we find our hope in Him.
The perfect world God created was broken by sin. As a result, we will all face painful circumstances. Jesus gives us hope no matter what is happening around us. When we believe that He died on the cross and rose from the grave, turn from our sins and trust Him for forgiveness we can have eternal life with Him. Every person must make this choice for themselves. We know that one day He will make all things new, and there will be no more sadness or pain. He is our hope!
