The writer left little doubt that he was peter the apostle see 1 pet. As that person cooperates with the holy spirit the implications of this radical change are worked out in his life 1 peter 1. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below. Materials for personal study and preaching preparation, with questions for small group discussion on 1st peter. Scripture quotations marked nasb are from holy bible, new american. Study guides for 1 peter will help in the study of this important epistle from the apostle peter. It is also helpful to make a list of what you learn about each key word or person you mark. Scripture quotations marked niv are taken from the holy bible. To gods elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia and bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of god the father, through the sanctifying work of the spirit, to be obedient to jesus christ and sprinkled with his blood. Read 1 peter 1 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Like everyone else, the christian has difficulties and hardships. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 peter 1 and more.
Most say that the name peter means a stone, or a large, but detached fragment of rock. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Peter has been called the ignorant fisherman, but no man who had spent three years in the school of jesus could be called ignorant. I am writing to gods chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia. Study guide for 1 peter 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Our 3step bible study blueprint for making you a confident student of the bible. See appendix 1 for help on how to make observations. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. He shares his concerns on big picture issues for the early church, describes believers true identity in christ, and ultimately helps readers discover what it means to.
Study guides for 1 peter maple hill church of christ. These small group studies of 1 peter contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Walk the talk study 1 participants guide the battle for holiness if you want to act holy, you have to learn to think holy. Peter deals with doctrine and handles weighty subjects. Check out my bible study tools page for recommendations.
A 144page ebook on the first peter, the first new testament epistle or letter of st. In the book of 1 peter, kyle idleman walks through the short letter and unpacks the importance of our witness in this world. What does peter inform us that god has done for the christian. The book of 1 peter, nestled between james and 2 peter is perhaps not as widely read as some of the pauline epistles, like romans. Simon peterpeter, an apostle of jesus christ, to the strangers 1 pet. The first epistle of peter chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider terms used by peter to describe the people of god. The letter has always been identified as are most general epistles, like james, john and jude, with the name of the author, peter. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. Using your observation worksheets, read through 1 peter once again, this time noting on the 1 peter observations page at the end of this lesson what you learn about the following. But this fivechapter book is packed full of applicable and practical advice for christians today, whether church members, pastors, husbands, or wives. Take a moment to reflect on all that youve explored so far in this study of 1 peter. Horne points out that peter was primarily an apostle to the jews. For the purposes of this study, get a bible without study notes. In 1 peter we are challenged to live holy lives, and peter shows us that the process of holy living begins with the way we think.
Jun 01, 2009 expositors bible commentary, the, pradis cdrom. The purpose of the 1 peter bible study is to challenge christians to enrich their identities in christ. Transformationthe process of becoming holybegins in your mind. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson.
Dec 07, 2016 watch our overview video on 1 peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. However, the christian has god with him, giving him strength to endure it and understanding to know what is taking place. Follow these steps to make the most of your 1 peter bible study. Peter refers to his readers as aliens or strangers. Simon peter peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to the strangers 1 pet. There is a separate guide for each of the five chapters of 1 peter. As a result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of jesus. The information on peter is found mainly in the four gospels, the early chapters of the acts of the apostles and in peter s two letters. The writer and the intended readers of this letter.
No such mention is made with regards to the second epistle, so he could have written it himself. Free bible study outlines 1 peter great for bible study. We will now study the life of peter in this series of six bible studies. Make sure you are looking into the bible itself so that your. Peter uses a trinitarian formula to explain how christians are called to belief. To what do people often turn in times of sorrow or suffering. This phrase one word in the greek powerfully conveys the essence of holy living. He was not merely an apostle, but there is a sense in which he was the leader of the apostolic group. A study of 1 peter resident aliens is peters term for the church, and it occurs in the very first verse. A great change is seen in the life of peter from these epistles.
This manual provides 5 tips for maximizing the impact of any bible study. About 12 peter author the books of 12 peter were written by one of jesus closest friends. Step 2 inductive bible study method plus in development. You are strangers in the world who are scattered throughout pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia and bithynia.
A study of 1 peter resident aliens is peter s term for the church, and it occurs in the very first verse. If you are leading this study consider completing our guide for bible study leaders. The title of this quarters class is resident aliens. Discipleship lessons from the fisherman bible study. Constables notes on 1 peter 7 message one writer has identified five major motifs in 1 peter. We will now study the life of peter in this series of six bible. Peter offers hope to persecuted christians and guides them with practical. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. Trials are tests that god allows to happen to us to.
The writer identified himself as peter, an apostle of jesus christ 1 peter 1. Also, included are historical insights, word definitions, discussion questions, assignments, and a leaders guide. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialnoderivatives 4. This will encourage participants to meet trials with confidence in the god of all grace. Office of church resources box 1, oklahoma city, ok 736 4054255141 contact church resources. Begin with prayer prayer is often the missing element in bible study. Our inheritance through christ is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. The two words sometimes have subtle differences, but often not significant differences. This 23 part expository study of 1 peter was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 1992. Each includes outline, summary, commentary, applications, questions. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Pilgrims of the dispersion, elect, obedient children 2 to reflect upon the salvation, inheritance, and grace to come at the revelation of jesus christ 3 to note how we have been served by. We know the following about peter from the scripture.
And yet we as gods people must live in it every day. Peter, an apostle of jesus christ, to the pilgrims of the dispersion in pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia, and bithynia, a. Free bible study outlines an outline of 1 peter great for bible study of 1 peter. They must not be reproduced for distribution other individuals may download their own copy. List your insights, noting the chapter and verse from which you glean your. The opening verse of the epistle claims it was written by peter, who was clearly the leader among christs apostles. Beare said, the english reader is here offered for the first time a commen tary based upon the thesis, now widely accepted, that first peter is a pseudonymous work of the. With explore the bible, groups can expect to engage scripture in its proper context and be better prepared to live it out in their own context. In 1 peter, a man of faith and flaws and eyewitness to the life of christ challenges us to look beyond our current circumstances to a future inheritance. This world looks nothing like the promised perfect kingdom of god. Their inquiry into the sufferings of christ and the glories that should follow, would lead to a view of the whole gospel, the sum whereof is, that christ jesus was delivered for our offences, and raised again for our justification. Peter has been called the ignorant fisherman, but no man who had spent three years in the school of jesus could be called ignorant, and the epistles of peter confirm this. Date simon peter, the fisherman turned disciple see matt.
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