Past, Present, Future

“Our trials keep us trusting”

Download discussion questions:  1 Peter 1:1-9
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I encourage you to look at the passage in 1 Peter before you read this Blog entry.  What do you see in the text yourself?  What questions come to your mind?  How would you interpret what the writer says?  After even a few minutes examining and thinking about the text you will be much better prepared to evaluate the comments in the Blog.

The beginning of Peter’s letter is an interesting mix of past, present, and future aspects of God’s work in the lives of believers. Continue reading

1 Peter – A Brief Introduction

Download discussion questions:  1 Peter 1:1-2
Listen to 1 Peter 1-5 (NASB)

I encourage you to look at the passage in James before you read this Blog entry.  What do you see in the text yourself?  What questions come to your mind?  How would you interpret what the writer says?  After even a few minutes examining and thinking about the text you will be much better prepared to evaluate the comments in the Blog.

At least a minimal amount of background will be helpful in our inductive study of 1 Peter. Continue reading