2. Who is the author? What do we know about him? (1:1) Who are the recipients of this letter? (1:2) – Exiles of the Dispersion in Asia Minor provinces – Gentiles (4:3; 1:14, 18; 2:10 Introduction to 1 Peter

3. Key Words Strangers (1:1, 17; 2:11) Suffering (1:6, 11; 2:12, 19-21, 23; 3:14, 17; 4:12-16; 5:9) Submit (2:13, 18; 3:1, 5; 5:5)

4. 1Peter: Thought Flow and Questions 1:3-12 Why does he emphasize their future? (3,4) Why were they being tested (6,7) Why does he mention their past? (10-12) How do you feel about Peter’s approach to these people in their time of trial?

5. 1Peter: Thought Flow and Questions 1:13-25 What does Peter encourage them to do and why? (13-15) What motivates holy living? (17-21) What do you think should be some of the differences between redeemed and unredeemed people? Why write v. 22?

6. 1Peter: Thought Flow and Questions 2:1-10 What things should Christians put away? (2:1) How should Christians be like newborns? (2:2) What is the significance of the fact that all Christians are “living stones”? What are the roles of Christians and why does Peter mention this? (2:9)

7. 1Peter: Thought Flow and Questions 2:11-12 How should the fact that Christians are exiles affect their lifestyle? What kind of conduct does Peter urge in this pagan society and why? – Strangers (1:1, 17; 2:11) – Suffering (1:6, 11; 2:12, 19-21, 23; 3:14, 17; 4:12-16; 5:9) – Submit (2:13, 18; 3:1, 5; 5:5)

8. 1Peter: Thought Flow and Questions 2:13-3:12 What should be a Christian’s response to the government?(13-17) How can we silence our accusers? (15)

9. 1Peter: Thought Flow and Questions 2:13-3:12 What kind of masters had to be obeyed? (18) Why does Peter mention the suffering of Jesus? (21-25) How is Jesus our model in this context? (24)

10. 1Peter: Thought Flow and Questions 2:13-3:12 What is the primary emphasis in Peter’s encouragement to wives in 3:1-6? What is the primary emphasis in Peter’s encouragement to husbands in 3:7?

11. 1Peter: Thought Flow and Questions 2:13-3:12 How are all Christians to conduct themselves (3:8-9)? Why is this important within the readers’ situation?

12. 1Peter: Thought Flow and Questions 3:13-4:11 How does Peter try to motivate the innocent to accept suffering? (13-18) What should Christians be ready to do? In what manner? (15-16) Why does Peter tell the story of Christ’s vindication in hell? (18-22)

13. 1Peter: Thought Flow and Questions 3:13-4:11 What would be Peter’s main concern for his readers in 4:1-6? What is the author’s intention for writing it? What miscellaneous instructions are most applicable to you from 4:7-11?

14. 1Peter: Thought Flow and Questions 4:12-19 How does Peter want his readers to react to suffering? (12-14) Why is it important to suffer for right reasons? (15-16) What is the purpose of v. 17?

15. 1 Peter 5 Greek episkopos presbuteros poimain Latin bishop presbyter pastor English overseer elder shepherd Godly Leaders

16. 1Peter: Thought Flow and Questions 5:1-11 What are the responsibilities of elders? (1-5) What motivation does Peter give to suffering Christians in this passage? (6-11)