1 Peter 1:1-12: A Living Hope

Notes

• Author: Peter the apostle, probably dictated to Silas (aka Silvanus)
• Date: early 60s
• Occasion: encourage believers during persecution of Nero.
  Peter was martyred during Nero's reign.

Questions

1. How are the recipients of the letter described?
2. What issues arise from fitting this description?
3. How do you relate to these issues?

verse 2: What roles do the Father, Son and Holy Spirit play in our salvation?

verses 3-5:

4. What is the living hope?
   Can we rely on it, and why?
5. What parallels do you see with Matthew 6:19-20?

verses 6-9:

6. What is our faith for?  Why is it so valuable?
7. Have trials made your faith grow more real?
8. Is it possible to experience both grief and joy at the same time?

verses 10-12:

9. How does Peter encourage the letter's recipients?
10. In what ways are we better off than the great prophets of the Old Testament, and even the angels?