1 Peter 5:12-14

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Here in the final greetings, tucked in between Peter's commendation of his amanuensis, Silas (12), and the sharing of greetings, is Peter's statement of purpose for this letter. For his part, Peter intends this letter as an encouragement to his readers and a testimony of the truth grace of God. On the part of his readers, Peter intends them to stand in this true grace, whatever their circumstances. God's grace, not circumstances, determines our responses.

1 Peter 5:8-11

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In this final paragraph, Peter reminds his readers that Satan is ready, able, and willing to take advantage of their suffering and "devour" them. Therefore, they are to practice sobriety, vigilance, resistance, and steadfastness. The result of our "little suffering" will be restoration, confirmation, strengthening, and establishing by our powerful, loving God. Peter ends as he began, calling his readers to be sober and to trust God, whatever the circumstances (1:13-21; 5:8-11).

1 Peter 5:5-7

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Corresponding to the commands to elders are commands to "youngers" (and all others in the church). The youngers are instructed to be subject to the elders (5). All believers (and one might assume this includes elders) are instructed to behave towards one another with humility (5). The context in which we practice humility is "under the powerful hand of God" (6). We are humble because God is great and it is he who will exalt us (6). We must not exalt ourselves. Humility is accomplished by means of casting our cares upon God, the one who cares for us (7). Humility is possible because we are in the care of a powerful, loving God.

1 Peter 5:1-4

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Speaking to the elders (congregation leaders) as a fellow-elder, Peter instructs the elders to fulfill their primary task: shepherding the flock of God (1-2). He further describes shepherding as overseeing (2) and states three criteria by which proper overseeing is to be accomplished.

1. Willingly, not by constraint
2. Eagerly, not for wealth
3. As examples, not as big shots

The reward for proper, godly shepherding is an unfading crown of glory straight from the hands of Jesus--the Great Shepherd.

1 Peter 4:12-19

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Peter begins this last major section (4:12-5:11) with one two-part command: Think of suffering, not as something strange, but as a reason for joy (12-13). The standard by which we measure our joy is our participation in the suffering of Christ (13). three attitudes/actions result from obedience to this command.

1. Rejoicing in suffering magnifies our rejoicing in Christ's glory when it is revealed (13).
2. Rejoicing in suffering results in happiness founded in our rest in the Spirit (14-18).
3. Rejoicing in suffering increases our trust in our steadfast Creator and fuels our practice of goodness (19).

1 Peter 4:7-11

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1 Peter 4:1-6

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1 Peter 3:15b-22

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1 Peter 3:8-15a

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1 Peter 3:7

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1 Peter 3:1-6

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1 Peter 2:18-25

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1 Peter 2:13-17

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What does it mean? Translate the results of the first question into timeless language.

How should we respond? Assume this passage is a bright light. When it shines on you and us, what shows up?

1 Peter 2:11-12

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How should we respond? Assume this passage is a bright light. When it shines on you and us, what shows up?

1 Peter 2:6-10

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How should we respond? Assume this passage is a bright light. When it shines on you and us, what shows up?

1 Peter 2:1-5

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1 Peter 1:22-25

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1 Peter 1:13-21

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What does it say? Use a pencil, grammar, syntax, terms, and historical backgrounds to discern what Peter was saying to his original readers.

What does it mean? Translate the results of the first question into timeless language.

How should we respond? Assume this passage is a bright light. When it shines on you and us, what shows up?

1 Peter 1:3-12

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Study Questions for 1:3-12

What does it say?

• Given Old Testament usage of "blessed be", what is a blessing?
• What are the main elements of this blessing? (sections: 1:2-5, 6-9, 10-12)
• What does this blessing teach the readers about God?
  

What does it mean?

• Given the persecution that Peter's readers were likely experiencing, and the God-focus of the passage, what might have been Peter's intention for his readers? In other words, what was he hoping to accomplish?
  

How should we respond?

• What is your focus when struggles occur, however major or minor?
• What corrections are needed in your focus?
• What do you need to know, feel, or do to make these corrections?
  

1 Peter 1:1-2

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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."