1 Peter is a rich letter, full of gospel encouragement and practical guidance. It was written by the apostle Peter, probably from Rome in about A.D. 62-63. It was written to Christians scattered throughout a large region in modern-day Turkey. These Christians were facing suffering and persecution because of their faith in Jesus. Because of their new identity in Christ, they were now strangers in a strange land.
Peter writes to encourage these suffering believers to persevere in faith and obedience to Christ, full of a glorious and sure hope based on the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. His concluding words sum up his aim: ‘I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.’ (5:12)
Join us throughout Term 4 2024 as we read through and reflect on this wonderful book of the Bible.
13th October: A Strange Hope (1 Peter 1:1-12)
20th October: A Strange Holiness (1 Peter 1:13-2:3)
27th October: A Strange Identity (1 Peter 2:4-10)
3rd November: A Strange Submission (1 Peter 2:11-3:12)
10th November: A Strange Reverence (1 Peter 3:13-22)
17th November: A Strange Standard (1 Peter 4:1-11)
24th November: A Strange Suffering (1 Peter 4:12-19)
1st December: A Strange Security (1 Peter 5:1-14)