We explore 1 Peter 1–2 through the lens of adoption, tracing how God’s heart for Israel reveals our identity and purpose as living stones and a royal priesthood. Peter’s call is simple and costly: set your hope fully, live holy, do good, and endure suffering like Christ.

• gratitude for listeners and the value of time in Scripture
• adoption analogy to read letters first written to Israel
• Peter’s story from impetuous disciple to refined shepherd
• new birth, living hope, and imperishable inheritance
• holiness as family resemblance grounded in Christ’s blood
• the enduring Word that grows sincere love
• living stones, spiritual house, and priestly identity
• honorable conduct among skeptics and civic submission
• suffering unjustly while entrusting ourselves to God
• closing challenge to choose sacrifice over comfort

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