Message 1
Message 1: 1 Peter 1:1-12
The Potentials and Dynamics of the Christian
Christians need to remember God’s redemptive work that saves them, and the eternal inheritance
which is secured and which is awaiting to be revealed in the end of the age.
1 Peter 1:1-2
The Christian’s Credentials Are Marvelous.
1 Peter 1:3-5
The Christian’s Status and Inheritance Are Wonderful.
1 Peter 1:6-7
The Christian Is Always Rejoicing in Tribulations.
1 Peter 1:8-12
The Grace and Glory of the Christian Are Unsearchable.
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Message 2
Message 2: 1 Peter 1:13-2:10
The Conduct of the Christian before God
Christians need to consistently display the fact that they are also citizens of God’s Kingdom.
1 Peter 1:13-21
Christians Are Called to be Holy as God Is Holy.
1 Peter 1:22-25
Christians Ought to Love One Another.
1 Peter 2:1-8
Christians Must Grow Spiritually through the Word.
1 Peter 2:9-10
Christians Live to Glorify and Praise God.
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Message 3
Message 3: 1 Peter 2:13-25
The Conduct of the Christian in Society
Christians need to walk exemplarily in relation to Civil authorities and workplace.
1 Peter 2:11-17
Christians Do Submit to the Civil Government.
1 Peter 2:18-20
Christian Slaves and Masters Work unto Christ.
1 Peter 2:21-25
Christians Follow Christ as an Example in Suffering.
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Message 4
Message 4: 1 Peter 3:1-22
The Conduct of the Christian before His Family
Christians need to shoulder responsibilities in the family and society.
1 Peter 3:1-7
Christians Should Be Good Husbands and Wives.
1 Peter 3:8-12
Christians Should Be Good Brothers and Sisters in Christ.
1 Peter 3:13-17
Christians Have a Righteous Response to Suffering.
1 Peter 3:18-22
Christians Know the Glorious Outcome of Suffering.
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Message 5
Message 5: 1 Peter 4:1-19
The Conduct of the Christian in the Midst of Suffering
Christians need to relate sufferings and persecutions in a helpful way.
1 Peter 4:1-6
Christians View Suffering and Pain in a Productive Way.
1 Peter 4:7-11
Christians Live in the Light of the End Things
1 Peter 4:12-19
Christians Rejoice in Suffering for Christ’s Sake,
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Message 6
Message 6: 1 Peter 5:1-14
The Conduct of Christians in the Church
Pastor and leaders model what the members of church ought to be when they themselves live in a
humble, non-domineering relationship with the flock of Christ.
1 Peter 5:1-4
Elders Ought to Feed God’s People in the Church.
1 Peter 5:5-7
Younger Christians Ought to Be Humble and Submissive
1 Peter 5:8-14
Christians Should Be Vigilant and Resist the Devil.
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Message 7
Message 7: 2 Peter 3:1-16
The Conduct of the Christian in View of Christ’s
Return
As Christians, we have to contend against those who scoff at the prophecies of the Word of God
relating to Christ’s return, judgment and the New Heaven and the New Earth.
2 Peter 3:1-7
Christians Believe in God’s Promises and Christ’s Return.
2 Peter 3:8-9
Christians Should View in Terms of Eternity.
2 Peter 3:10-16
Christians Ought to Walk with God.
2 Peter 3:17-18
Christians Must Be Vigilant Lest Being Led Astray.
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Group Discussions
Group Discussion Message 1
1. In your own words, how would you describe the different work done by the God the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Spirit?
2. What does Peter mean by the new birth into a living hope?
3. How and where do Christians suffer for their faith?
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Group Discussion Message 2
1. In the light of 1:13-25, what do we show in our life to “pass the time of your sojourning here
in fear”? List and explain them.
2. What and how would these sins in 2:1 show themselves in church life? What can we do
individually or corporately to rid ourselves of these things?
3. How does this passage (1:13-2:12) sharpen your vision of your church?
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Group Discussion Message 3
1. What will doing well in society mean for you as an individual Christian in your attitude and
practical response to authority?
2. Peter describes us as “free” and “servants” (2:16); how do the two fit together? What does it
mean to be free? Can we be free and yet bound by anything or anyone?
3. Our calling as Christians is to suffer but do we have to go looking for suffering? Why or why
not? Is Peter thinking of persecution? What other kinds of suffering might he have in mind?
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Group Discussion Message 4
1. What does it mean to have a good conscience as a Christian? How can we maintain it? What
steps should you take to if you experience a bad conscience?
2. What questions are you most regularly asked by non-Christians? Which are the toughest to
answer?
3. What are the current harmony levels like in your church family (3:8)? How can you play your
part in improving the quality of fellowship?
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Group Discussion Message 5
1. Are you done with sin? If not what will help you make this vital decision? If you have, what
will help you stay in this way?
2. What kind of practical hindrances you experience in prayer? How have you dealt with them?
3. Are you aware of your spiritual gift(s)? How can you help others to discover and develop their
gifts?
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Group Discussions
Group Discussion Message 6
1. As someone involved in a local church, how can you play your part in helping your pastor and
leaders be all that God intended? Are there hints about how to support and pray for them and
their families?
2. What are the main causes of anxiety in the world today? In what ways do people try to alleviate
their worries? In what ways do Christians alleviate worries?
3. What is the devil trying to do to Christians? How do you think he has been attacking you or
your church recently?
4. Why is fellowship so important in the spiritual battle? How can it help us fight on when the
going gets tough?
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Group Discussion Message 7
1. What is the promise of the second coming of Christ? What reason do the scoffers give for
denying the truth of the promise?
2. If we ourselves are indeed living near the second coming of Christ, how should this truth
influence our living?
3. What three things are Peter’s understanding of our faith in Christ (v.18)? How important are
they to you as a Christian?
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