1 Peter

Question 1

1 Peter theme

Answer 1

Standing firm (theme)

Question 2

1 Peter 1:3-7

Answer 2

Trials and eternal blessing

“In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
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Question 3

1 peter 1:15-16

Answer 3

Be holy

“but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.””
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Question 4

1 Peter 1:24-25

Answer 4

The word of the Lord endures forever

“for “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.” And this word is the good news that was preached to you.”
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Question 5

1 Peter 2:2

Answer 5

Long for the word

“Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—”
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Question 6

1 Peter 2:9

Answer 6

Chosen race

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”
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Question 7

1 Peter 2:12

Answer 7

Excellent behavior

“Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.”

Question 8

1 Peter 2:13

Answer 8

Submit to authorities

“Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,”
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Question 9

1 Peter 2:21-23

Answer 9

Christ’s example in suffering

“For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.”
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Question 10

1 Peter 3:1-7

Answer 10

Wives and husbands

“Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.”
(1,3,7)

Question 11

1 peter 3:15

Answer 11

Ready to make a defense

“but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,”

Question 12

1 Peter 4:10-11

Answer 12

Best verse on spiritual gifts

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

Question 13

1 Peter 5:1-3

Answer 13

Shepherd the flock

“So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.”
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Question 14

1 Peter 5:5

Answer 14

Submit to elders

“Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.””

Question 15

1 Peter 5:8-9

Answer 15

Resist the prowling devil

“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.”
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