We've been studying 1 Peter as a family and at church lately. We are participating in the Bible Bee this year. They send participants a curriculum for the summer. It is an in depth study of a book of the Bible- this year its 1 Peter. Along with the study, participants are given lots of verses from various books to memorize. It is a lot of work and commitment! My husband and I have been able to join in the memorizing, too- what a blessing. It is so easy not to take the time to memorize Scripture! How else can we hide His Word in our hearts? While memorizing so many verses all at once, I can't help but meditate on them, too. It is so life- giving and joyful and peace- provoking. Now, will I remember all of them...I've already forgotten a few. But I've still benefited a great deal.
3yo boy loves to hold a Bible if our family devotions end up being late (past his usual bedtime). On more than one occasion, he has grabbed one just to snuggle up with. I think its cute.
My favorite verses, so far, in 1 Peter are:
1 Peter 2:4-5 Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
There is so much depth to this passage. We run this race for great purposes!!!!
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