Want to learn more about 1 & 2 Peter? Use these Bible Studies for personal devotion, group Bible studies, or teaching a church class. Below are links to the lessons in this 13-part series.
Introduction: When you think about Peter the disciple, what comes to mind? I think of a leader - or at least someone who gets mentioned more than most of the other disciples. The pattern that emerges from the stories about Peter is that he is the one who says,...
Introduction: This week we begin our study of the first letter of Peter. Those who read the gospel accounts of Peter like him. He is bold, he has courage, and he knows what it means to let God down. In our study this week, Peter gives us an overview of the Chr...
Introduction: How does God organize His people today? Is it like the structured organization that began after the Exodus from Egypt? If it is different, what does that mean as a practical matter for the present followers of Jesus? How might it impact our theology...
Introduction: How should we relate to the government? How should we relate to our employer? How should we relate to our spouse? These are practical questions that vary to some degree with the nature of the government, your employer and your spouse. Nevertheless,...
Introduction: Last week Peter told us how we should relate to the government, our employers and our spouse. This week he continues to give us advice in our other relationships. When I say, "relationships" I'm not just talking about interacting with others. Peter give...
Introduction: Who wants to suffer? No one! There is a considerable amount of tension between concepts when discussing a Christian and suffering. On the one hand, God gives us His commandments so that we will live better, more enjoyable lives. On the other hand, Jesus...
Introduction: When I first moved away from home, I joined a church that seemed to be perfect. It was wonderful! I liked the people. I liked the pastor. There were no divisions in the church. The next year, I got married and my wife started teaching in the school...
Introduction: A number of years ago I read a horrible book by Dan Brown called "The Da Vinci Code." The writing and suspense were not bad, what was horrible was that it argued that the gospels had been rigged by the Catholic Church to suppress those which said that...
Introduction: "Be Who You Are" sounds like a slogan written on a public wall, or a cliche repeated by someone with more beauty than brains. How can you help but be "who you are?" If I asked you, "Who are you?" what would you respond? If you answered, "I'm a Christ...
Introduction: Two weeks ago we discussed why we can have confidence that Jesus is God. This week Peter returns to this topic. Why? Does it seem odd to you that Peter should spend so much time proving his belief in Jesus? It might seem odd thousands of years later,...
Introduction: How do you know, when it comes to your understanding of God, if someone is leading you astray? How do you know if I'm leading you down the wrong path in these lessons? If I might put in a word in my own defense: my questions start with you reading th...
Introduction: Things have changed! Last night I mentioned to my class that some things have radically changed in the last 30-40 years. One is an attitude about smoking. I recall, decades ago, being in a hearing with several judges and lawyers. Not only was I alone...
Introduction: We come to our last study of Peter's two letters to the early Christians and to us. What have we learned over this series of lessons? A review is always what my students in law school want, so let's revisit some of the themes of Peter's advice to us!...
