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The lectionary reading for East 7 in Year A is split over two chapters in 1 Peter: 1 Peter 4.12-14; 5.6-11. The first part returns to the question of suffering, and both connects with previous teaching on suffering, and adds in new striking dimensions, in particular the mention of the Spirit.

The second part includes well-known encouragements to cast all our cares on God, because he cares for us. In both, Peter echoes the teaching of Jesus, draws on the Old Testament, but also points to the reality of suffering for his readers.

The gospel reading for this week is John 17.1–11, the start of Jesus' so-called High Priestly prayer. The video discussion of that is here: https://youtu.be/1bLJY_NplzI

and the written commentary is here: https://www.psephizo.com/biblical-studies/jesus-the-father-and-the-disciples-in-john-17-2/