8/17/25 - They Had the Pieces – We Have the Picture - 1 Peter 1:10-12 - Pastor Jason Fritz

This Sunday, we’re stepping into a passage that powerfully affirms the trustworthiness of Scripture and the uniqueness of our salvation. In 1 Peter 1:10–12, we’re reminded that what we now see clearly, Jesus as the promised Messiah, was once only glimpsed through the prophetic puzzle pieces of the Old Testament. The prophets searched and inquired, longing to understand the grace that was to be revealed. But we have something they didn’t: the full picture. We see the face on the box - Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, fulfilling what was foretold centuries before.This message isn’t just about head knowledge or historical interest; it’s about strengthening our confidence in the truth of Christianity. We don’t believe in Jesus primarily because it’s useful or comforting (though it certainly is); we believe because He is the truth. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the compelling pieces of evidence that what we believe is grounded in real events: events that were predicted, witnessed, and preserved. When people dismiss the Bible as “just a man-made book,” this passage pushes back hard. The Spirit of God spoke through human voices to reveal divine truth, and that truth culminates in Jesus.Come prepared to have your faith strengthened as we look at specific Old Testament prophecies and how they point in exact detail to the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. I hope that you’ll walk away not only encouraged, but in awe of the God who orchestrates history, fulfills His promises, and invites us into a salvation that even angels long to understand.