After speaking to elders Peter encourages humble respect in all members of a fellowship for each other. He teaches how to face (1) life, (2) our spiritual enemy, (3) suffering…
Peter lays down a clear charge to elders/shepherds. In using the shepherd metaphor he follows the example of Jesus the Good Shepherd. The work of the elder/shepherd should be done…
We should not be surprised when we suffer. In fact Peter says we should rejoice! At the same time we should not invite suffering for the wrong reasons and we…
We experience undeserved suffering in our fallen world. Peter urges us to consider our future when Christ returns. This will help us to live a lifestyle now which will help…
Many of us feel we shouldn't suffer but Peter thinks it is normal. He wants us to witness through suffering. We should love one another throughout while keeping a clear…
In this passage Peter is advising the wives of unbelieving husbands on how they can best witness to their husbands. We must interpret present social issues in the light of…
Peter uses the word slave to mean members of a household but his words apply more widely because all Christians are Christ's slave. Suffering is an opportunity to follow Christ.…
Peter teaches us that we are foreigners and exiles and not permanent occupants of this world. We face many challenges and are called to live different lives in front of…
God has a purpose for his people - to be built into his house like living stones. We are bound together by Christ, the cornerstone. We are chosen and precious…
Peter tells his readers that they have purification from sin through the word. Just having this isn't enough. They must love each other deeply. He explains how and why.