I. The prophets are an example to us in the study of salvation (1) in the intention of their study; (2) in the subject of their study; (3) in the noble spirit of resignation they evinced in presence of intellectual difficulties which they were not able to surmount.
II. The Apostles are examples to us in the proclamation of the Gospel (1) in subject matter; (2) in manner of preaching; (3) in the power which accompanied their preaching.
III. The angels are examples to us in the wonder and adoration that should fill our minds in the contemplation of this salvation.
J. C. Jones, Studies in First Peter,p. 71.
Reference: 1 Peter 1:10-12. Spurgeon, Sermons,vol. xxvi., No. 1524.