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Part 1

Introduction to 1 Peter

This lesson will provide an introduction to the epistle of 1 Peter, laying the purpose for writing, setting in which the author and recipients reside, and historical foundations for the rest of the series in this letter.

Part 2

1 Peter 1:1-2

In this lesson on 1 Peter we look at the salutations.

Part 3

1 Peter 1:3-12

In this lesson we start a larger pericope that spans from 1:3-2:10​. We begin with focusing on 1:3-12, the reason for Peter's focus on salvation concerning suffering.

Part 4

1 Peter 1:13-25

Continuing the pericope, this lesson focuses on 1:13​-25 in which unfolds Peter's exhortations to his readers, pacing the path toward their exercising their salvation within a tumultuous society that has pitted themselves against Christianity. Peter encourages his readers with the truth of God and the hope that they have in Him, the same truth and hope that we can live with assurance.

Part 5

1 Peter 2:1-10

In the final verses that cover the first larger pericope of 1 Peter, the author unveils the desire for Christian living, dropping the old way of life the believers had been living and living in light of the Word of God and being a part of the Church body, all of which is in light of Christ as the rejected-accepted Messiah.

In this lesson we cover 2:11​-12, the main thesis and culmination of the reason for living in salvation, that is the believers condition and behavior, so as to reflect God's glory in and to a hostile and unbelieving society.

As the believer continues to be transformed by and exercise their salvation, how are they to respond to social situations? In this lesson we learn Peter's instructions on how to respond to governing authority so to live "such good lives."

Part 8

1 Peter 2:18-25

In the face of persecution and suffering among a people who oppose Christ and the resurrection, Peter instructs how the slaves should live in relation to their masters. In this lesson we learn that Peter delves into how imperative and important the readers' and our responses are toward such suffering and opposition.

Part 9

1 Peter 3:1-6

Peter continues his exhortation toward a righteous conduct that reflects a loving, sacrificial servitude. Here he provides an exemplified example of how a wife should reflect the believers conduct toward a non-believing husband.

Part 10

1 Peter 3:7

The exhortation to husbands chimes with similarities on how the conduct of the believer is implored by Peter. How that may look in the 21st century looks different than in the 1st century, and has unfortunately been used in an abusive manner. Peter, on the other hand, exhorts husbands toward servitude, for there are dire consequences for the believer should they mistreat their wives for any reason.

Part 11

1 Peter 3:8-12

Peter concludes this larger pericope with exhorting the believers conduct toward harmony amongst themselves, holding humility in heart, excellence in servitude, and exemplifying Christ's example of righteous living.

Part 12

1 Peter 3:13-22

Peter begins a section, split into two parts for our study, on the theme of suffering. In light of how the Christian is to conduct themselves within society, their family, and among themselves, how then should the believer respond to suffering? Peter exhorts them to excellence.

Peter continues expounding on the theme of suffering, particularly within the context of social responses to the Christian conduct and the value of suffering therein.

Peter continues his discourse in light of suffering and vindication in light of "the end" and informs the reader the dire need to conduct themselves with the rightful gifts they have been imbued with.

Peter is approaching the close of his letter. But before those remarks, he further emphasizes why the believer would suffer, that if they should suffer, it should not be reflection of wrongdoing but in further living according to the believers right conduct.

Peter next turns his attention to exhorting elders, that is, the "older" generation, toward living such good lives that they also are reflective of Christ in such a way that the "younger" and the entirety of believers consequently do the same.

Peter's concluding words are not only an exhortation but a warning concerning the readers spiritual and communal well being. To live such good lives, there is much t account for that begins with humility and God's might hand.

In this final lesson in our study of 1 Peter we find Peter's second and third concluding remarks. With all the Peter has taught in his epistle, Peter now offers a doxology with familiar reasons to praise. He then finalizes the letter with closing greetings.