1 Peter

🏛️ Historical context

Christians were seen as strange and suspect in pagan society and were beginning to face hostility and persecution.

🔙 Background

Peter writes from Rome, which he symbolically calls "Babylon", shortly before his martyrdom.

🧭 Structure of the book

⭐ Key events and teachings

1. 1"He has caused us to be born again to a living hope" (1:3)
2. 2"You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation" (2:9)
3. 3"Always be prepared to give a reason for your hope" (3:15)
4. 4Christ went and preached to the spirits (3:19)
5. 5"Cast all your anxieties on him" (5:7)

🏷️ Main themes

📖 Verses to memorize

• 1 Peter 1:15-16But according to him that hath called you, who is holy, be you also in all manner of conversation holy: Because it is written: You shall be holy, for I am holy.
• 1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen generation, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people: that you may declare his virtues, who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:
• 1 Peter 3:15But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, being ready always to satisfy every one that asketh you a reason of that hope which is in you.
• 1 Peter 4:8But before all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins.
• 1 Peter 5:7Casting all your care upon him, for he hath care of you.

💭 For reflection

• Could I "give a reason for my hope" to anyone who asks?
• What anxieties do I need to cast on God?

Peter encourages Christians suffering persecution to live with hope, holiness and good conduct, reminding them that they are a priestly people and that Christ suffered for them.