“The Big Picture of God’s Redemptive Work in His Children”

Our focus in this sermon is Peter's brief, but comprehensive doxology written to believers who were suffering because of their faith. While his letter contains many instructive expressions of encouragement, his majestic words of praise in these three verses remind them of the broad scope of God's saving work in their lives, truths we too need to keep in mind. 1. He____________ blesses___________ God________ for _______His_______ that brought about our new birth and gave us a living hope through Christ's resurrection (vs3). 2. He_________ blesses________ God_______ for________the___________ He has reserved in heaven for His children (vs 4). 3. He __________blesses____________ God__________ for _________His__________ over His children until the day He calls us home and we experience the definitive phase of our salvation (vs 5).