Join Pastor Dan Shaw as he explores 1 Peter 1, unpacking what it means to live as an exile in this world while holding onto the unshakeable hope found in Christ. This teaching emphasizes that faith comes from hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17) and how trials refine and strengthen our faith.🔹 What You’ll Discover:The meaning of being “exiles” in a world opposed to GodHow faith is born from hearing the Word and through Christ’s bloodWhy our living hope “in heaven” sustains us through sufferingPractical encouragement for standing firm and living boldly💡 Key Takeaways:Believers’ identity is rooted in the resurrection of ChristTrials refine faith, turning what is perishable into what is imperishableThe Word of God is the foundation of hope and righteousnessWe’re called to live holy lives in anticipation of our inheritance⏱ Chapter / Time-Stamp Breakdown:00:00 Introduction to First Peter00:46 Debunking Common Misconceptions About the New Testament02:54 The Moratorium Fragment and Early Christian Texts04:49 Authorship of First Peter: Peter or Pseudepigraphy?06:33 Peter's Use of a Scribe and the Sophistication of the Greek10:18 Understanding Apostleship and Christian Exile19:00 The Concept of New Birth and Living Hope21:48 The Psychology of Hope and Its Importance27:37 The Resurrection of Jesus: The Foundation of Christian Hope28:26 Embracing Joy in Everyday Tasks29:00 The Eternal Inheritance29:24 Foretaste of Heaven30:36 Rejoicing in Suffering33:40 The Value of Faith36:11 CS Lewis and the Pursuit of Joy40:34 Tolkien's Influence on Lewis46:26 The Gospel as the Ultimate Fairy Tale53:57 Living in Hope and Joy📚 Scripture for Reflection:1 Peter 1: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+1Romans 10:17: “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”