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In our last visit we began doing an inductive Bible study of 1st Peter 5. After reading the chapter I summarized what the chapter said.  Reflecting further I came up with an outline that would help me remember what was said in the chapter.  The three point...

As we continue our study of 1st Peter let’s look at chapter 5.  I would like to use the Inductive Bible Study method. Whenever you attempt to study the Bible you should realize that the first step in this method is to observe what is being said in the text...

Before we go on to study 1st Peter 5, let’s reflect further on the last few verses of chapter 4.  “It is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?  And...

If you as a Christian are suffering is it ok to ask “Why?”  1st Peter 4:12-19 suggests the answer is a qualified “No!” As Christians we should not think it strange when we experience suffering.  In fact, our response should be to rejoice for the privilege ...

I don’t want to be redundant, but Peter mentions suffering for Christ in every chapter of 1st Peter.  Again, in Chapter 4, after discussing how to share your faith experience with others he emphasizes a number of times that opposition is almost always a pa...

There are many things we can do to help meet the needs of others around us. 1st Peter 4:7-11 lists things all of us can do: commit to having a servant heart, pray, love, offer hospitality and look for ways to serve others.  Peter says, “Each one should use...

In our last visit we considered some simple life changing things all of us can do to help others.  We have no time to procrastinate.  With clear minds let’s commit to pray for individuals God brings into our lives. He sometimes does this through their nega...

If you feel like we’re living in the last days you are right.  1st Peter 4:7 says, “The end of all things is near.”  And this was written almost two millennia ago. Jesus said in John 9:4, “As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me.  Nigh...

Suffering was a significant part of Jesus Christ’s 33 year journey on earth.  As believers, therefore, it should not surprise us to read in 1st Peter 2:21, “To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should f...

We’ve been looking at how to cultivate healthy relationships based on 1st Peter 3 using a chapter study method.  We discovered that healthy relationships grow out of humble, hopeful and loving initiatives and gracious, respectful and honest responses. Pete...

In our last visit I began considering what it meant in 1st Peter 3:19-20 when it says Jesus was raised from the dead by the Spirit and went in the power of the Spirit to “preach to the spirits in prison.” If you read commentaries on this you’ll find there ...

As was mentioned in previous studies, since Jesus suffered in spite of doing what is good, we should not be surprised if we experience suffering as followers of Him.  Peter put it this way in 1st Peter 3:17-18: “It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer...

In recent visits we’ve seen, based on 1st Peter 3:15-16, the importance of being ready to share the reason that gives us hope in a troubled world. The last command Jesus gave his disciples and us is recorded in Matthew 28:19-20 and Acts 1:8. Williams trans...

In our last visit we studied 1 Peter 3:15-16 to see how to give a persuasive response to those who ask questions about our Christian hope. There is always a danger for self to get in the way when trying to be persuasive in our presentation of the Gospel.  ...

As we continue to study 1 Peter 3:15-16 let’s amplify the third point under what we said was the focus of these verses: being prepared to give a persuasive answer about our hope in a hopeless world.  The third point is, a persuasive response to enquiring m...

We’ve been studying 1 Peter 3:15-16 using the focus and amplify study method. I felt the focus is on being prepared to give a persuasive answer about our hope in a hopeless world.  In our last visit we amplified the first point, having a proper relationshi...

In our last visit I pointed out that if we are Christians we should be experiencing God working in our lives in a way that others will notice.  Over a period of time this should cause some to ask us what is going on.  I base this on what is found in 1 Pete...

In our last visit I shared an experience I had following an overseas trip.  Some might think they couldn’t do what I did.  They don’t think they have the gift of evangelism.  Well, if you asked me directly if I had the gift of evangelism I would answer, “I...

We’ve been studying 1st Peter 3 under the title: Cultivating healthy relationships.  Let’s look at point 3: our relationship with unbelievers. We are on assignment to be the salt of the world and shining lights in this dark world.  We could very well be th...

In our last visit we looked at cultivating a positive and affirming environment within which we can thrive as fellow believers. The Apostle Peter continues by pointing out in 1st Peter 3:9 some things we should avoid doing if we want to maintain healthy re...

What you find in 1st Peter 3 is that healthy relationships grow out of humble, hopeful and loving initiatives and gracious, respectful and honest responses.  Three points Peter makes to amplify this is develop a healthy relationship in marriage, in the fam...

I want to return to the last point Peter makes in his instructions to husbands in 1st Peter 3:7, “so that nothing will hinder your prayers.” Losing the ability to pray effectively is a significant unintended consequence of letting your marriage deteriorate...

God values healthy relationships.  He knows how destructive unhealthy relationships can be.  He also knows how unhealthy relationships between people, and especially between husbands and wives, affect one‘s relationship with Him.  This is especially true i...

In our study of 1st Peter 3:1-6 we saw that a woman’s greatest asset in her relationship with her husband is her inner, spiritual beauty.  This quality is the result of putting hope in God, being submissive to your husband, doing what is right and not givi...

In our last visit we began a chapter study of 1st Peter chapter 3.  We established the title: Cultivating healthy relationships.  Then we amplified the title into a sentence, and mentioned some cross references.  We also suggested some difficulties or ques...