1 Peter: Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament by Karen Jobes. The Scriptures say, DARBY But *ye* [are] a chosen race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession, that ye might set forth the excellencies of him who has called you out of darkness to his wonderful light; DLNT for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light. Before then, they always return false. RT @OperHealAmerica: But YOU are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; I Peter 2:9. He beseeches them also to abstain from sinful desires; and teaches servants how to obey their masters; patiently suffering for well doing, after the example of Christ. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. We are born into the family of God and have become a new creation through spiritual birth, by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. When the darkness of doubt, discouragement, or just plain depletion of strength and joy creep in, turn intentionally to offer praise to God. Do not always want something someone else has. But you are a chosen race; a royal priesthood; a holy nation; a people for Gods possession. He is the Light of the empty tomb, the resurrected Lord with a glorified body of flesh and bone, who broke the bands of death and gained an everlasting victory over the grave. Happy Communion Sunday Rev Hall and Bethel. 7Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, 8And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. He cant loose, He thought he had a winning hand,, but My Dumb Butt hung out with him for a while. Offering affordable quality, these handsome award Bibles will withstand heavy use thanks . It's too simplistic, I think, to say that it's only because they cannot see what's there. He is the Light in whom His Father was well pleased. } . (See 1 Peter 2:2 1 Peter 2:2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that you may grow thereby:American King James Version; 2 Peter 3:18 2 Peter 3:18But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. out of darkness into his marvelous light kjv. Furthermore Paul wrote, "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart" (Galatians 6:9 Galatians 6:9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.American King James Version). "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. "The cross is a confrontation with the overwhelming goodness of God and the mystery of his love." How delighted God is when we sing to him . On the other hand, I am writing a new commandment to you, which is true in Him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true Light is already shining. Amen. Out of Darkness Into His Marvelous Light Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! We believe that each person is created for a specific purpose, but many times we have no idea what that purpose is or how we can go about fulfilling our purpose. Out Of Darkness Into Marvelous Light by Berniece Bernay . of God in Christ Jesus, for by His grace and through faith in Him, we have been given access into the throne-room of God. At age 10 he was given the opportunity to attend the Royal Institute for Blind Youth in Paris, which was one of the first schools for blind children in the world. He did all this first for you because He is merciful and gracious. PrivacyPolicyTerms ofUse. Throughout the Olympics there have been many expressions of light, such as the Olympic flame; the child of light; and the theme, Light the Fire Within.5 Perhaps the most memorable light was found in the eyes of the competitors themselves. Eager to find a simple yet effective method for reading and writing, he employed Barbier's basic notion as a model in developing his own system. King James Version (KJV) But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light; . I know that He hath called us out of darkness into his marvellous light.33 I pray that the light of His restored gospel will continue to spread throughout the world so that all may have the opportunity to hear and choose, and that His Church will come forth out of the wilderness of darkness, and shine forth fair as the moon, clear as the sun, so that His glory may fill the earth.34. Louis Braille was born Jan. 4, 1809, in the French village of Coupvray. The Scriptures say, Douay-Rheims Bible But you are a chosen generation, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people: that you may declare his virtues, who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: We understood the physical law that is also a spiritual law: light and darkness cannot occupy the same space at the same time. Out of Darkness into Light is a powerful illustration of what God can do in the midst of the brokenness in this world. The Lord is our light and, literally, our salvation.15 Like the sacred fire that encircled the children in 3Nephi,16 His light will form a protective shield between you and the darkness of the adversary as you live worthy of it. The Lord told Isaiah, I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them.25, The prophet Nephi outlined the path: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, I know that if ye shall follow the Son, with full purpose of heart, acting no hypocrisy and no deception before God, but with real intent, repenting of your sins, witnessing unto the Father that ye are willing to take upon you the name of Christ, by baptism behold, then shall ye receive the Holy Ghost; yea, then cometh the baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost.26. He acts as a cleansing agent to purify and sanctify us from sin.11 He comforts us and brings peace to our soul. Notice all the references to the Servant Messiah in Isaiah (42:6; 49:6; 50; and 52:13 through chapter 53, etc.) The Braille system made education more effective for multiple millions of blind individuals. Yet, spiritually speaking, the world at large resides in spiritual darkness while only a few have genuine spiritual vision (Matthew 13:11 Matthew 13:11He answered and said to them, Because it is given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.American King James Version). Goodness, a gracious act, virtue, uprightness. who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light: The conditions, as well as the transition, aptly describe the states of sin and righteousness. 3 Under the whole heaven he let Darkness is the domain of those who reject God's offer of salvation. Amen. Blind people were often doomed to a life of illiteracy and poverty. While God gives to a few the opportunity to know and follow Him, we still need to grasp another important biblical reality. To avoid "losing heart" we must firmly resolve, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to stay close to God through prayer and the regular study of His Word (Luke 18:1 Luke 18:1And he spoke a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;American King James Version; 2 Timothy 1:6-7 2 Timothy 1:6-7 [6] Why I put you in remembrance that you stir up the gift of God, which is in you by the putting on of my hands. That wicked one cometh and taketh away light and truth, through disobedience.22. Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural. Isaiah 26:2 Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. His story provides important lessons for all of us. God has allowed Satan the devil to temporarily blind human beings from knowing Him and understanding His plan of salvation (Matthew 13:18-23 Matthew 13:18-23 [18] Hear you therefore the parable of the sower. Offering affordable quality, these handsome award Bibles will withstand heavy use thanks to better quality paper and supple but sturdy cover material. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. [proclaim the praises/virtues of him who]. Among them was the famous blind and deaf American author Helen Keller, who remarked, "We, the blind, are as indebted to Louis Braille as mankind is to Gutenberg.". Women wine & Drugs, ,, But God had some strong Saints, My Mother> My Grandmother> My Grate Grandmother & my Aunt My 4 Queens. But you are A CHOSEN PEOPLE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR. A chosen generation.--Better, a chosen, or elect race. I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness. This is he which received seed by the way side. (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. I am the true light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world,6 the Savior said. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. If so, we can look forward to the time when we will be awarded perfect spiritual understanding at Jesus Christ's return. I became very aware that we cannot store oxygen. But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. Louis Braille's story is certainly remarkable and offers us vital spiritual lessons. Our worship, praise, and thanksgiving, will resound throughout the eternal ages to come because God had graciously called us out of the darkness of sin and death, and a life without Christ, into the glorious light of His holy presence and eternal light and love. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. As Christians, we have a special place in God's unfolding plan of redemption. This morning I speak to those who asked: What was that light I saw and felt? You may wonder, How can I do that? There is only one way: you must learn to generate that light each day by believing on Jesus Christ and following His commandments. He has called us out of the darkness of a meaningless life, and an eternity apart from Him, and into His wonderful, marvelous light. The King James Version speaks of God as the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls; but nowadays Bishop is an inadequate and . Although we don't yet have perfect divine vision, our eyes are open to His magnificent truths and the reward of eternal life. 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; 16 for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things . New American Standard Bible Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. He called you out of darkness to experience his marvelous light, and now he claims you a But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. In 1 Peter 2:9, the apostle Peter describes believers in Jesus Christ with these remarkable words: "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light" (NKJV). Let your light so shine before men, said the Lord, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.28, We never know who may be depending on us. Each of us brings a light to the earth, the Light of Christ. With a UCG.org account you will be able to save items to read and study later! Our worship, praise, and thanksgiving, will resound throughout the eternal ages to come because God had graciously called us out of the darkness of sin and death, and a life without Christ, into the glorious light of His holy presence and eternal light and love. You are the Kings religious leaders. From ek and the base of aggelos; to publish, i.e. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, Gods own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. When light is present, darkness is vanquished and must depart. And God separated the light from the darkness. THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL Probably from etho; a race, i.e. We are to proclaim God's wisdom, power, truth, goodness, and mercy. I Peter 2:9, "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:" (KJV) Genesis 1:1-5: Here we find the creation of the heavens and the earth.