To understand the purpose of 1 Peter- to encourage and instruct Christians during times of hardship and persecution.

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3. THE WAY OF
WORSHIP

5. CrossthE
and the glorious resurrection

6. knowing god…

7. Hope Amidst Hostility A Study of
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8. christian persecution

9. Why 1 Peter?
God’s encouragement and
instruction to all those who
suffer hardship, persecution or
temptation from their present
culture.

10. 1 Peter 1:1-2
“Elect”- Called, chosen, selected to
live at this moment in history
“Foreknowledge of God”- No fate,
accidents or luck. Only God’s plan

11. 1 Peter 1:1-2
“For obedience”- God uses hardship
for the purpose of obedience
“Father”- Tenderness of relationship

12. 1 Peter 1:1-2
“Although you are homeless
and live as refugees, God
chose you to live at this
moment in history, knowing
all along what you would
have to endure…
Paraphrase

13. 1 Peter 1:1-2
…But He is your Father,
committed to instill in you
Christlike obedience that
comes no other way than by
persecution and hardship.”
Paraphrase

14. 1 Peter 1:2
“Peace”- Mental control; fortitude
“Grace”- Unmerited favor; abilities
beyond yourself
b

15. 1 Peter 1:2
“May God give you
unmerited favor and the
skill set necessary along
with the mental fortitude to
do His will.”
b Paraphrase

16. 1 Peter 1:3-5
“Living hope”- Active expectation
of future good
“Begotten again”- Born again;
transformation

17. 1 Peter 1:3-5
“Kept by the power of God”- God’s
arsenal and commitment to help
you live successfully
“Inheritance incorruptible”- Rewards
both timeless and tangible

18. 1 Peter 1:3-5
“When others see God’s
transformation in you, they
bless God. Within you is a
wellspring of hopeful
expectation, that is, rewards
that you see coming…
Paraphrase

19. 1 Peter 1:3-5
…both tangible and timeless,
and also, available to you is
God’s arsenal of Holy-Spirit
weapons designed to help
you live successfully in the
here and now.”
Paraphrase

20. 1 Peter 1:6-7
“When He has tested me, I
shall come forth as gold. My
foot has held fast His steps; I
have kept His way and have
not turned aside.”
Job 23:10-11

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22. judasPeter
Both were with Jesus for three years
Both heard the most power teaching in history
Both were warned of their pending failure
Both were approached by the devil
Both failed in their faith
Both were sorry for what they did

23. committed suicidegreat apostle

24. great apostle
“Simon, Simon! Indeed
Satan has asked for you
that he may sift you as
wheat. But I have prayed
for you…
Luke 22:31-32

25. great apostle Luke 22:31-32
“…that your faith should
not fail, and when you have
returned to Me, strengthen
your brethren.”

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