The Exile's Calling

What is the most out of place you’ve ever felt? Why?

What did you do to cope?

1 Peter speaks to a community who is living amidst a culture that does not understand their commitment to a crucified man who they proclaim has been raised from the dead and is now the king of the world. In what way is that message misunderstood today in our culture?

Peter calls his readers “elect exiles.” How does that make you feel?

There are four clauses that amplify the term elect exiles in the passage. Do you see them?

How do these clauses contribute to your understanding of the concept of elect exiles? 

How should obedience to Jesus look this week?