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Peter shows us that we are refugees. His letter, written to persecuted Christians, is one of hope. Although we may face trials and experience pain and confusion in our life journeys, our inheritance is “kept in heaven.” Like early Christians, we are en route to a far greater kingdom. And we are not alone in our journey—Jesus shows us the way. He bears our burdens and teaches us how to live.

Pray that God would give you perspective on your suffering and pain. Read 1 Peter 1:1–2:11. Reflect on 1 Peter 1:1–9. Peter is an apostle, meaning he is a “sent one”—appointed by Jesus to spread the good news about Jesus. Peter is writing to “the chosen” living in the listed nations—his key term to describe those who believe in Jesus (1:1). These people live in the “dispersion” (1:1). By dispersion, Peter likely refers to Jewish Christians temporarily living outside
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