Reconnect from last week 2 Peter 2:1-3 But there were also false prophets in Israel, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will cleverly teach destructive heresies and even deny the Master who bought them. In this way, they will bring sudden destruction on themselves. Many will follow their evil teaching and…

For we were not making up clever stories when we told you about the powerful coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We saw his majestic splendor with our own eyes when he received honor and glory from God the Father. The voice from the majestic glory of God said to him, “This is my dearly…

As we start our brief study of the book of 2 Peter, a bit of context: This book is intended to be a response to false teaching in the church, a warning to hold fast to the confidence in the eventual return of Jesus, and a testament for future generations. In contrast to the pastoral…

1 Peter 5:1-5 I exhort the elders among you as a fellow elder and witness to the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory about to be revealed: Shepherd God’s flock among you, not overseeing out of compulsion but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed for…

1 Peter 4:7-11 The end of all things is near; therefore, be alert and sober-minded for prayer. Above all, maintain constant love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards…

1 Peter 3:13-17 Who then will harm you if you are devoted to what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear them or be intimidated, but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who…

This week, we will look at the second set of directions regarding submission and suffering that Peter wrote to the believers in Asia Minor. Last week, we looked at Christians in relation to government and those in authority, and the particular circumstances of those in servitude. Now Peter directs his instruction specifically to women and…

This week’s study dives into a very contentious topic: submission. As we approach this topic, let’s keep in mind the context and audience to which Peter wrote this letter. The Christian community in Asia Minor to which Peter wrote were typically lower-class individuals living in a hostile political climate where slavery was endemic. Today’s passage…

1 Peter 2:4-5 As you come to him, the living Stone–rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him– you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:6-8 For in Scripture it says:…

1 Peter 1:13-16 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be…