1 Peter chapter 1 Bible study No.

Read Chapter one

Make a heading for the whole chapter

Make headings for each paragraph

What are the internal evidences in the whole letter that it was written by Simon Peter?

Questions on 1 Peter 1 vv.1 - 2

1.What does the word 'apostle' mean?

2.To whom did Peter write?
3.What does Peter say about each member of the Trinity?
4.What is the significance of the blessing of a.grace? b.peace?

Questions on 1 Peter 1 vv.3 - 12

1.How can Christians rejoice while they have to suffer various trials?
2.What causes of joy does Peter list in vv.3 - 9?
3.What light is thrown on
a.the work of the prophets?
b.the ministry of the Holy Spirit?
c.the task of preachers of the gospel?
d.What is their common interest and concern?
e.Is it ours?

Questions on 1 Peter 1 vv.13 - 25

1.What has God provided to make possible

a.our redemption?
b.our new birth?
c.our growth to full salvation?
d.What response is necessary on our part to enjoy the benefits intended for us?
2.In what ways ought our new God-given life as Christians be expressed?
3.What changes or new standards should characterize our daily living?

Questions on the whole chapter

1.What evidences are there about the family of God and its members?
2.Where are the references to the New Testament trio - faith,hope and love?
3.Where do the Old Testament quotations come from?
4.In which language did Peter write?
5.Where else in the New Testament does the word 'dispersion' come?
6.What does the word 'revelation' (Greek:apokalupsis) in v.7 and v.13 mean?
7.What does the chapter say about 'glory'?
8.What is there in the chapter which reminds you of the communion service?
1 Peter 2 verses 1 - 17 Bible study No.2

1.verses 4 - 10
 a.Under what figures does Peter here speak of the Christian church?

b.What determines whether men find a place in it or not?

c.Each figure suggests special blessings and responsibilities. Seek to identify these,and face
up to the practical challenge of each.

2.a.From which three Old Testament passages does Peter justify his comparison of Christ to a
stone?

b.To the believer Christ is the ___________________

To the unbeliever he is __________________________

3.verses 11 -17

a.What instructions concerning worthy Christian conduct are given here?

b.In what ways are a right attititude and corresponding right action important for our own
spiritual welfare?

c.In what ways are a right attitude and corresponding right action important from effective
witness for God in the world?

d.How can God use our 'good conduct'? Compare Matthew 5 v.16

Note 1: v.16 'a pretext for evil' i.e.'an excuse for base conduct'(Weymouth). Compare
Galatians 5 v.13.

Note 2: The questions above are taken from Search the Scriptures - a three-year daily Bible
study course edited by Alan M.Stibbs. Inter-Varsity Press 1985.

1 Peter 2 verses 18 -25 Bible study No.3

Verses 18 - 25
1.a.In what ways does Christ's suffering provide an example for us to follow?

b.What does Peter here suggest that 'servants' or 'slaves' should learn from it?

c.Do I need to appreciate that this is also part of my calling as a Christian?

2.a.Why was the sinless Jesus willing without protest to submit to the full penalty due to the
worst of sinners?

b.What purpose was His sacrifice intended to serve?

c.What response and what results ought to follow in my life?

Note: Verse 24. 'Bore our sins': to 'bear sin' means to 'endure its penalty'. 'On the tree': the
wording suggests 'up on to the tree',i.e., to the extreme limit of shameful crucifixion
and,in Jewish eyes,of coming openly under the curse of heaven. Compare Deuteronomy
21 v.23; Galatians 3 v.13.

1 Peter 3 verses 1 - 12 Bible study No.4

verses 1 - 7

1.a.What qualities in wife and husband make for a happy and harmonious wedded life?
 b.What special results can sometimes follow if the individuals concerned behave as a
Christian wife or husband should?

verses 8 - 12

2.What characteristics are mentioned here which should mark Christians in their relations
a.with one another?

b.with non-Christians who work or speak evil against them?

3.What is the way to blessing according to

a.Psalm 34 vv.12 - 16 (here quoted) and

b.our Christian calling? Compare Matthew 5 vv.11,12,44,45. Apply these standards to your
own life in self-examination and prayerful concern.

1 Peter 3 verses 13 - 4 v.6 Bible Study No.5

Chapter 3 verses 13 - 17
1.In what spirit should the Christian
a.face suffering 'for righteousness'sake', and

b.explain his faith and hope to a hostile questioner?

Chapter 3 verses 18 - 4 v.6

2.a.What was the nature of Christ's sufferings?

b.What was the purpose of Christ's sufferings?

c.What was the result of Christ's sufferings?

d.How,therefore,ought we to face and to spend the rest of our earthly lives?

Notes:
1.3 v.14. Such suffering should be regarded not as one's unhappy lot,but as an added
privilege. Compare 4 vv.13,14. It means one is the object of special divine favour. Compare
Luke 1 v.48.
2.3 vv.18b-20. After his death on the cross Christ was at once able,as one alive in the spirit,
to go and proclaim his triumph to the rebellious and imprisoned evil spirits who had involved
men in sin and judgment.
3.3 v.20. In the ark Noah and his family were 'saved through water',i.e.brought safely
through the judgment of God which fell upon a sinful world.
1 Peter chapter 4 verses 7 - 19 Bible Study No.6

Verses 7 - 11
1.a.In what practical activities ought all Christians to engage?

b.Make a brief list of them from this passage.

c.In what ways do they all start?

d.At what end should they all aim?

e.What is my gift (verse 10)?

f.Am I properly exercising it in ministry?

Verses 12 - 19

1.a.What kinds of suffering should the Christian avoid?

b.What kinds of suffering should the Christian rejoice in?

c.How should the latter kind of suffering be faced?

d.What good may be expected to issue from enduring it?

Note: Verse 14b: i.e. because God will specially manifest his presence to you and with
you. Compare Exodus 40 v.34.
1 Peter chapter 5 Bible Study No.7

Verses 1 - 4

1.How is oversight or the shepherd care of God's flock to be exercised?

2.What characteristics should a good pastor

a.avoid?

b.exhibit?

3.How does Peter speak of himself?

4.Who is the chief Shepherd?

Verses 5 - 14

5.What according to these verses is 'the true grace of God'?

6.How are we to 'stand fast in it'(verse 12)?

7.What purpose is God working out for our good?

8.What must we do to co-operate with him and to enjoy the full enrichment of all his grace?