Old Testament Prophecy Of The Messiah | 1 Peter 1: 10-12 | September 20, 2026

Peter’s message in 1 Peter 1:10–12 emphasizes that salvation through Christ has always been God’s plan, foretold by Old Testament prophets who were given glimpses of the Messiah’s suffering and future glory. These prophets—figures like Isaiah, Daniel, and even John the Baptist—faithfully delivered God’s revelations yet longed to understand the full picture, knowing their prophecies pointed to a future generation. Jesus Himself confirmed that the Law, Prophets, and Psalms all testified about Him, and the apostles later proclaimed this same Spirit‑inspired message. Peter urges believers to recognize the privilege they now possess: the fulfillment of what the prophets anticipated, what the Holy Spirit revealed, what the apostles witnessed, and what even angels long to behold. This salvation—rooted in Christ’s suffering and exaltation—anchors the Christian life, fuels endurance in trials, and calls believers to gratitude, holiness, and steadfast faith.