Figuring It Out

This week, Steve has asked us to read ALL of 1 Peter 1 each day to see what we can learn. I'll continue with the short snippets, but you can go to www.biblegateway.com to read the whole text each day when you get a chance. Even better -- use your Bible and underline the key portions of the chapter! As you read, follow these four steps to get the most out of your time:

1. Pray for insight on how to apply the passage
2. Meditate on the verses or passage you have decided to study
3. Write out an application – personal, practical, measurable and achievable
4. Memorize a key verse from your passage

Today, we'll look at 1 Peter 1:10-12

Text:
10Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care, 11trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. 12It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. (NIV)

taken from www.biblegateway.com

Yesterday was a long time ago...do you remember 'what' salvation Peter is talking about and when it will be revealed?

If Peter's writing style is confusing to you, think back to 9th grade English (I know, for some of us that is a LONG time ago!). Let's look at the first sentence. We know it refers to salvation. Answer these questions whenever you get confused. We'll do the first one together:

Who? The prophets (who spoke of grace)
Did what? searched (intently and with the greatest care)
Why? to find out the time and circumstances of Christ's sufferings and the glory to follow.

There are lots more words in the sentence that give additional details, but whenever I get lost, I go back to the 'who, what, why' questions, and it helps me understand it better. If you ask God to make the words clear and read over the entire chapter each day, you'll be amazed at what you find!

So, have you found a verse to memorize yet?