1 Peter 1:1 – To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

A. The Physical Exiles of Peter’s Letter

1 Peter 1:1, Acts 2:7-11

B. The Spiritual Exiles of Christ’s Kingdom

1. Our Identity as exiles, sojourners, strangers

1 Peter 2:11, Hebrews 11:13

a. New family status

– Our relationship with God: Ephesians 2:1-3, Ephesians 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:5

b. New kingdom status

– Our authority under God: Colossians 1:13, John 13:12-13