1. Overview -- 3/6/22

An introduction to the book of 1 Peter.

2. Greeting -- 3/13/22

The beginning of 1 Peter acts as an overture, introducing the key themes for the letter

3. Hope -- 3/20/22

What is hope, and why do we need it? Peter encourages and strengthens his readers by reminding them of their hope.

4. Holy -- 3/27/22

Bible class on 1 Peter 1:13-2:3

5. Honor -- 4/10/22

Bible class on Peter's instruction to be subject to civil government

6. Slaves -- 4/17/22

Peter's instructions for slaves to be subject to their masters

7. Marriage -- 4/24/22

Peter gives the controversial instruction for wives to submit to their husbands.

8. Ready -- 5/1/22

Peter counsels his readers to be ready to give a reason for their hope.

9. Ethic -- 5/8/22

Peter calls his readers to an ethic of suffering, which is an imitation of the life of Jesus and which is made possible by the hope of resurrection

10. Baptism -- 5/15/22

A discussion on the significance and purpose of baptism.

11. Survive -- 5/22/22

Peter gives five instructions that will help churches survive amid increasing pressure from the world.

12. Christian -- 5/29/22

A study of 1 Peter 4:12-19, with a look also at the exchange of letters between Governor Pliny and Emperor Trajan

13. Exhortations -- 6/5/22

Peter closes his letter with closing instructions for the shepherds, for the flock, and about the devil.