1 Peter
The readers of the apostle Peter’s letter were confused and discouraged by the persecution they were encountering because of their faith. Peter exhorted them to stand strong, repeatedly reminding them of Christ’s example, the riches of their inheritance in him, and the hope of his returning again to take them to heaven. Peter explained how Christians should respond when they suffer because of their beliefs. Called the “apostle of hope”, Peter’s primary message is to trust the Lord, live obediently no matter what your circumstances, and keep your hope fixed on God’s ultimate promise of deliverance. Suffering is to be expected, but it is temporary and yields great blessings for those who remain steadfast. Peter probably wrote this letter in the mid-60s a.d.
- Apr 21, 20241 Peter 5:5-14 “Humility And The Lion”
- Apr 7, 20241 Peter 5:1-4 “Caring For God’s Sheep”
- Mar 10, 20241 Peter 4:12-19 “The Benefits of Persecution”
- Mar 3, 20241 Peter 4:7-11 ‘Urgency Leads To Simplicity”
- Feb 25, 20241 Peter 3:18 – 4:6 “Jesus’ Suffering For Our Salvation”
- Feb 18, 20241 Peter 3:8-17 “Blessing and Peace”
- Feb 11, 20241 Peter 3:1-7 “The Godly Home”
- Feb 4, 20241 Peter 2:11-25 “What Is Submission All About?
- Jan 28, 20241 Peter 2:1-10 “Desire The Word That You May Grow”
- Jan 21, 20241 Peter 1:13-25 “The Gospel Informs Our Thinking”
- Jan 14, 20241 Peter 1:6-12 “Rejoicing in Salvation”
- Jan 7, 20241 Peter 1:1-12 “Faith, Hope, and Trials”