“The sufferings and the glories that would follow”                      1 Peter 1:11

INTRODUCTION

1. The Salvation which has been given to us is not to be taken for granted

2. The blessings of Salvation are many           1 Peter

a) A living hope 1 Peter 1:3

b) An inheritance incorruptible           1 Peter 1:3

c) A precious faith           1 Peter 1:7

d) Inexpressible joy           1 Peter 1:8

3. But this Salvation came at a great Price

 

A. THE PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

1. This salvation offered by Christ Jesus was revealed to the prophets            1 Peter 1:10

2. The prophets proclaimed what they knew            1 Peter 1:10

a) Their knowledge came through the searching of the Scriptures

b) Also through revelation given by the LORD

3. One of the things the prophets taught:

a) The sufferings of Christ

b) The glories that would follow           1 Peter 1:11

 

B. JESUS FEATURED AS “THE CHRIST”

1. The word “Christ” is actually a Title

2. It means “The Messiah”

3. Matthew noted this:

“Jesus who was called the Christ”            Matthew 1:16, 17

4. Common usage (usus loquendi)

“Jesus Christ” (Meaning, “Jesus the Christ”)

 

C. THE SUFFERINGS OF CHRIST

1. The word “sufferings”

a) Descriptive word

b) Significant theological word

2. Why is the word in the plural form?

To signify a number of aspects:

a) Physical suffering

i) This was felt personally by Jesus

ii) His suffering was well-described in           Isaiah 53

b) Vicarious suffering

i) As the Messiah

ii) He suffered on our behalf (He took the suffering that should be ours)

iii) He had to suffer the full penalty of the sins of mankind

 

D. THE GLORIES THAT WOULD FOLLOW

1. Glory that was given to Christ Jesus

a) Well-deserved glory

b) The fullness of the glory of God is bestowed upon Him

c) This glory would be revealed when Jesus returns          1 Peter 1:7

2. Glory that affects our lives

a) Joy inexpressible

b) Full of glory          1 Peter 1:8

c) The salvation of our souls         1 Peter 1:9

 

CONCLUSION

1. A fresh sense of appreciation of our Saviour

2. A deeper faith and a stronger love for the Lord