Day 259: 1 Peter 5:7
1 Peter 5:7
The Blueprint — The Verse
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Memorization Practice
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The Context — The History
Peter closes with humility under God's mighty hand and resistance to the devil. Anxiety is not to be carried alone but hurled onto a caring Father who sustains his flock.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After exhorting elders and younger members, Peter calls humility and vigilance against the devil. Cast all anxiety on God because he cares for you.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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1 Peter 5:6
6Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (1 Peter 5:6) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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1 Peter 5:8
8Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (1 Peter 5:8) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- What anxieties are you still carrying alone?
- How does knowing God cares change your worry?
- What practice helps you cast cares on him daily?