Exegetical Study: 1 Peter Dr. R. Scott Pace Hughes Chair of Christian Ministry Oklahoma Baptist University

A Living Hope 1 Peter 1:1-12 Hope is found by: remembering the greatness of our salvation.(v.1-5)

A Living Hope 1 Peter 1:1-12 Hope is found by: remembering the greatness of our salvation.(v.1-5) We can rest in the purpose of our salvation. (v.3)

A Living Hope 1 Peter 1:1-12 Hope is found by: remembering the greatness of our salvation.(v.1-5) We can rest in the purpose of our salvation. (v.3) We can rest in the promise of our salvation. (v.4)

A Living Hope 1 Peter 1:1-12 Hope is found by: remembering the greatness of our salvation.(v.1-5) We can rest in the purpose of our salvation. (v.3) We can rest in the promise of our salvation. (v.4) We can rest in the permanence of our salvation. (v.5)

A Living Hope 1 Peter 1:1-12 Hope is found by: rejoicing in the glory of our salvation.(v.6-12)

A Living Hope 1 Peter 1:1-12 Hope is found by: rejoicing in the glory of our salvation.(v.6-12) We can rejoice b/c our salvation is protected by God.

A Living Hope 1 Peter 1:1-12 Hope is found by: rejoicing in the glory of our salvation.(v.6-12) We can rejoice b/c our salvation is protected by God. We can rejoice b/c our salvation is proven by God.

A Living Hope 1 Peter 1:1-12 Hope is found by: rejoicing in the glory of our salvation.(v.6-12) We can rejoice b/c our salvation is protected by God. We can rejoice b/c our salvation is proven by God. We can rejoice b/c our salvation is promised by God.

Be Holy 1 Peter 1:13-25 with a fixed hope. (v.13) We must respond to the God of our salvation: with a fixed hope. (v.13)

Be Holy 1 Peter 1:13-25 with a fixed hope. (v.13) We must respond to the God of our salvation: with a fixed hope. (v.13) with faithful holiness. (v.14-16)

Be Holy 1 Peter 1:13-25 with a fixed hope. (v.13) We must respond to the God of our salvation: with a fixed hope. (v.13) with faithful holiness. (v.14-16) with fearful humility. (v.17-21)

Be Holy 1 Peter 1:13-25 with a fixed hope. (v.13) We must respond to the God of our salvation: with a fixed hope. (v.13) with faithful holiness. (v.14-16) with fearful humility. (v.17-21) with a fervent hearts.(v.22-25)

Building Our Faith 1 Peter 2:1-12 We must progress to maturity in Christ. (v.1-3)

Building Our Faith 1 Peter 2:1-12 We must progress to maturity in Christ. (v.1-3) We must pursue our stability in Christ. (v.4-8)

Building Our Faith 1 Peter 2:1-12 We must progress to maturity in Christ. (v.1-3) We must pursue our stability in Christ. (v.4-8) We must proclaim our identity in Christ. (v.9-10)

Building Our Faith 1 Peter 2:1-12 We must progress to maturity in Christ. (v.1-3) We must pursue our stability in Christ. (v.4-8) We must proclaim our identity in Christ. (v.9-10) We must protect our credibility for Christ. (v.11-12)

Living As Strangers 1 Peter 2:13-25 Our testimony is effective when: We respect the authority in our lives. (v.13-20)

Living As Strangers 1 Peter 2:13-25 Our testimony is effective when: We respect the authority in our lives. (v.13-20) We show respect with willful submission. (v.13-14)

Living As Strangers 1 Peter 2:13-25 Our testimony is effective when: We respect the authority in our lives. (v.13-20) We show respect with willful submission. (v.13-14) We show respect by honorable service. (v.15-17)

Living As Strangers 1 Peter 2:13-25 Our testimony is effective when: We respect the authority in our lives. (v.13-20) We show respect with willful submission. (v.13-14) We show respect by honorable service. (v.15-17) We show respect through humble suffering. (v.18-20)

Living As Strangers 1 Peter 2:13-25 Our testimony is effective when: We respect the authority in our lives. (v.13-20) We resemble the attitude of our Lord. (v.21-25)

Living As Strangers 1 Peter 2:13-25 Our testimony is effective when: We respect the authority in our lives. (v.13-20) We resemble the attitude of our Lord. (v.21-25) We remember our accountability to the Lord. (v.13,15,19,20,25)

Living in Relationship 1 Peter 3:1-12 Our world is transformed for Christ: By our private relationships. (3:1-7)

Living in Relationship 1 Peter 3:1-12 Our world is transformed for Christ: By our private relationships. (3:1-7) Wives honor their husbands with their: excellent conduct

Living in Relationship 1 Peter 3:1-12 Our world is transformed for Christ: By our private relationships. (3:1-7) Wives honor their husbands with their: excellent conduct external clothing

Living in Relationship 1 Peter 3:1-12 Our world is transformed for Christ: By our private relationships. (3:1-7) Wives honor their husbands with their: excellent conduct external clothing exceptional character

Living in Relationship 1 Peter 3:1-12 Our world is transformed for Christ: By our private relationships. (3:1-7) Wives honor their husbands with their: excellent conduct external clothing exceptional character eternal commitment

Living in Relationship 1 Peter 3:1-12 Our world is transformed for Christ: By our private relationships. (3:1-7) Husbands honor their wives with their: encouraging affirmation

Living in Relationship 1 Peter 3:1-12 Our world is transformed for Christ: By our private relationships. (3:1-7) Husbands honor their wives with their: encouraging affirmation compassionate appreciation

Living in Relationship 1 Peter 3:1-12 Our world is transformed for Christ: By our private relationships. (3:1-7) Husbands honor their wives with their: encouraging affirmation compassionate appreciation loving adoration

Living in Relationship 1 Peter 3:1-12 Our world is transformed for Christ: By our personal relationships. (3:8-12)

Living in Relationship 1 Peter 3:1-12 Our world is transformed for Christ: By our personal relationships. (3:8-12) To reflect Christ in our personal relationships: we must relate to others with compassion.

Living in Relationship 1 Peter 3:1-12 Our world is transformed for Christ: By our personal relationships. (3:8-12) To reflect Christ in our personal relationships: we must relate to others with compassion. we must respond to opposition with humility.

Always Ready 1 Peter 3:13-22 We must be prepared to suffer for Christ. (v.13-14)

Always Ready 1 Peter 3:13-22 We must be prepared to suffer for Christ. (v.13-14) We cannot compromise the truth.

Always Ready 1 Peter 3:13-22 We must be prepared to suffer for Christ. (v.13-14) We cannot compromise the truth. We cannot compromise our testimony.

Always Ready 1 Peter 3:13-22 We must be prepared to share Christ. (v.14-17)

Always Ready 1 Peter 3:13-22 We must be prepared to share Christ. (v.14-17) We must be prepared with: A spirit that is courageous. (v.14)

Always Ready 1 Peter 3:13-22 We must be prepared to share Christ. (v.14-17) We must be prepared with: A spirit that is courageous. (v.14) A heart that is committed. (v.15)

Always Ready 1 Peter 3:13-22 We must be prepared to share Christ. (v.14-17) We must be prepared with: A spirit that is courageous. (v.14) A heart that is committed. (v.15) A mind that is capable. (v.15)

Always Ready 1 Peter 3:13-22 We must be prepared to share Christ. (v.14-17) We must be prepared with: A spirit that is courageous. (v.14) A heart that is committed. (v.15) A mind that is capable. (v.15) An attitude that is caring. (v.15)

Always Ready 1 Peter 3:13-22 We must be prepared to share Christ. (v.14-17) We must be prepared with: A spirit that is courageous. (v.14) A heart that is committed. (v.15) A mind that is capable. (v.15) An attitude that is caring. (v.15) A conscience that is clean. (v.16-17)

Always Ready 1 Peter 3:13-22 We must be prepared to stand for Christ. (v.18-22)

Always Ready 1 Peter 3:13-22 We must be prepared to stand for Christ. (v.18-22) Jesus was punished for our sin. (v.18)

Always Ready 1 Peter 3:13-22 We must be prepared to stand for Christ. (v.18-22) Jesus was punished for our sin. (v.18) Jesus preached to the spirits. (v.19-20)

Always Ready 1 Peter 3:13-22 We must be prepared to stand for Christ. (v.18-22) Jesus was punished for our sin. (v.18) Jesus preached to the spirits. (v.19-20) Jesus purifies our souls. (v.21)

Always Ready 1 Peter 3:13-22 We must be prepared to stand for Christ. (v.18-22) Jesus was punished for our sin. (v.18) Jesus preached to the spirits. (v.19-20) Jesus purifies our souls. (v.21) Jesus prays for the saints. (v.22)

Always Ready 1 Peter 3:13-22 We must be prepared to stand for Christ. (v.18-22) Jesus was punished for our sin. (v.18) Jesus preached to the spirits. (v.19-20) Jesus purifies our souls. (v.21) Jesus prays for the saints. (v.22) Jesus presides as the Savior. (v.22)

Equipped to Live 1 Peter 4:7-11 We must be devoted to one another in: Focused prayer. (v.7)

Equipped to Live 1 Peter 4:7-11 We must be devoted to one another in: Focused prayer. (v.7) Fervent love. (v.8-9)

Equipped to Live 1 Peter 4:7-11 We must be devoted to one another in: Focused prayer. (v.7) Fervent love. (v.8-9) Faithful service. (v.10-11)

When Ridiculed 1 Peter 4:12-19 3 Types of Suffering

When Ridiculed 1 Peter 4:12-19 3 Types of Suffering ‘Common’- a result of your life’s circumstances.

When Ridiculed 1 Peter 4:12-19 3 Types of Suffering ‘Common’- a result of your life’s circumstances. ‘Carnal’ - a result of your sin’s consequences.

When Ridiculed 1 Peter 4:12-19 3 Types of Suffering ‘Common’- a result of your life’s circumstances. ‘Carnal’ - a result of your sin’s consequences. ‘Christian’ - a result of your faith’s convictions.

When Ridiculed 1 Peter 4:12-19 We can expect Christian suffering w/certainty. (v.12)

When Ridiculed 1 Peter 4:12-19 We can expect Christian suffering w/certainty. (v.12) We can embrace Christian suffering w/comfort. (v.13-14)

When Ridiculed 1 Peter 4:12-19 We can expect Christian suffering w/certainty. (v.12) We can embrace Christian suffering w/comfort. (v.13-14) We can evaluate Christian suffering w/caution.(v.15-18)

When Ridiculed 1 Peter 4:12-19 We can expect Christian suffering w/certainty. (v.12) We can embrace Christian suffering w/comfort. (v.13-14) We can evaluate Christian suffering w/caution.(v.15-18) We can endure Christian suffering w/confidence. (v.19)

Alert Living 1 Peter 5:1-12 How to value church leadership (v.1-5)

Alert Living 1 Peter 5:1-12 How to value church leadership (v.1-5) The responsibility of the pastors (v.2-4)

Alert Living 1 Peter 5:1-12 How to value church leadership (v.1-5) The responsibility of the pastors (v.2-4) Pastors should be gentle shepherds. (v.2)

Alert Living 1 Peter 5:1-12 How to value church leadership (v.1-5) The responsibility of the pastors (v.2-4) Pastors should be gentle shepherds. (v.2) Pastors should be humble servants. (v.3)

Alert Living 1 Peter 5:1-12 How to value church leadership (v.1-5) The responsibility of the pastors (v.2-4) Pastors should be gentle shepherds. (v.2) Pastors should be humble servants. (v.3) Pastors should be faithful stewards. (v.4)

Alert Living 1 Peter 5:1-12 How to value church leadership (v.1-5) The responsibility of the people (v.5)

Alert Living 1 Peter 5:1-12 How to value church leadership (v.1-5) The responsibility of the people (v.5) God’s people should follow leadership w/respectful submission.

Alert Living 1 Peter 5:1-12 How to value church leadership (v.1-5) The responsibility of the people (v.5) God’s people should follow leadership w/respectful submission. God’s people should follow leadership w/humble support.

Alert Living 1 Peter 5:1-12 How to have victory in the Christian life (v.6-12)

Alert Living 1 Peter 5:1-12 How to have victory in the Christian life (v.6-12) We have victory when we rest in God. (v.6-7)

Alert Living 1 Peter 5:1-12 How to have victory in the Christian life (v.6-12) We have victory when we rest in God. (v.6-7) We have victory when we resist our enemy. (v.8-9)

Alert Living 1 Peter 5:1-12 How to have victory in the Christian life (v.6-12) We have victory when we rest in God. (v.6-7) We have victory when we resist our enemy. (v.8-9) We have victory when we reach our goal. (v.10-12)