I’m preparing to teach the book of 1 Peter (a book in the New Testament) beginning in July.

I am in the process of reading it multiple times and taking notes. I’m also outlining what I read as I make a workbook for Bible class.

As you think about Bible study here are a few tips and then I will share some observations from Chapter One to add to your notes in your Bible if you choose to.

Tips for good Bible study

  1. Read the text multiple times.
  2. Read from various translations (I used the New American. Other good ones are the NKJV, ESV, and CSB).
  3. Remember who is talking and who they are talking to.
  4. Seek to figure out why the letter or book is being written.
  5. Context and Harmony will always be your best friend when studying.

Observations from 1 Peter Chapter One

  1. The apostle Peter had a lot of ups and downs in his life. He denied knowing Jesus, yet Jesus was still able to use him in a mighty way. Don’t let a dark night or period in your life define who you are. Return to Jesus as Peter did.
  2. Peter is writing to saints described as aliens who are scattered.
  3. Suffering is found numerous times in the short letter. Notice what he says in verses 6-8.
  4. We see the Godhead (The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit) in verse 2.
  5. Christians have been born again through a living hope (verses 3-9). Peter details how they were born again (and how one is born again today) in the book. They had been obedient to the truth (verses 22-25). They had received the word of God that endures forever (verses 24-25). They were baptized to be saved (1 Peter 3:20-21). Through baptism they reached the blood of Jesus that washing away sins (1 Peter 1:18-19).
  6. Because they had been born again, they were prepare their minds for action (verses 13-21). How?
    • They were to be sober in spirit (vs 13).
    • Their hope was to be fixed on the grace to come (vs 13).
    • As obedient children they were not to be conformed to the former lusts (vs 14).
    • They were to be holy (which means set apart) because God is holy (verses 15-16).
    • They were to conduct themselves in fear (vs 17).

There’s much to learn about our hope and faith in Jesus Christ from this epistle!

One last thought before I sign off. One doesn’t have to see Jesus (with their eyes) to love Jesus!

“And though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory.” 1 Peter 1:8

Many in the first century never saw Jesus while He was on earth. Yet, the evidence of His existence and His miracles is abundant. Peter will talk more about this in his second epistle.

Consider the evidence and consider your soul salvation.

Blessings!

Benjamin Lee

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