1 Peter 1:1-2

Syntactical Display (text is Young's Literal Translation; display is Laura's)

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March 18, 1:1-2
March 25, 1:3-12

1 Peter 1:1-12

Study Questions for 1:1-2

What does it say?

• What does 1:1-2 say about the recipients' identity? (hint: think outside the box)
• How does Peter link the recipients' identity to the work of the Father, Spirit, and Son?

What does it mean?

• Considering the link between the Trinity and the recipients' identity, how is identity determined?

How should we respond?

• What is your identity? Who are you?
• How should the knowledge of God's work adjust you self-understanding?
• What knowledge, values/emotions, or behaviors are needed to make this adjustment?

Suggested Practice:

1. List your identities (for example, sibling, employee, student).
2. Pray, "I am not [identity]", repeating with each item on the list.
3. Finish the prayer with, "I am a naked soul, clothed in the righteousness of Christ."