1 Peter 1:18 — Lytroo in Greek means “to deliver from evils of every kind, internal and external”. Our God is a redeeming God who not only provides (agorazo) for us but also delivers (lytroo) us.
Redemption - "Agorazo"
1 Peter 1:17-21 — Agorazo in Greek means “to go to market for the purpose of redeeming”. Our God is an agorazo God who actively seeks, redeems and provides for us.
No Better Time Than Now
2 Chron 34:1-7;14-21 — As it was in Josiah’s life, for us there is no better time than now to choose whole-hearted devotion to the Lord.
Restoration
John 21:1-19 — Failure does not have to disqualify us from being used by God. We serve a God of mercy and grace who willingly meets us where we are in order to bring restoration.