The Lamb Risen
Christ Proclamation Church
Palm Sunday, 4/17/2022
1 Peter 1:18–21
Sermon Theme: Peter urges the church to live in awe of God amidst persecution by recalling the ransom price for sin and Jesus’ purposeful resurrection. Therefore, we are to be in awe of what God has accomplished through Christ so that in all times, our faith and hope are in Him alone!
I. PRECIOUS RANSOM - (1 Peter 1:18–19)
A. Context of the Letter - (1 Pet. 1:3–17)
B. Price of the Ransom - (1 Pet. 1:18–19)
1. Not Perishable Things - (1 Pet. 1:18)
2. But Precious Blood - (1 Pet. 1:19a)
C. Purity of the Ransom - (1 Pet. 1:19b)
II. GLORIOUS RESURRECTION - (1 Peter 1:20–21a)
A. The Lamb Appears - (1 Pet. 1:20)
B. The Lamb Is Risen - (1 Pet. 1:21)
1. Raised from the Dead
2. Raised to Glory
3. Raised with Purpose
III. PURPOSEFUL RESURRECTION - (1 Peter 1:21b)
A. Anchor of Hope
B. Reality of Hope