Day 76: 1 Peter 4-5, 2 Peter 1

Living for God - 1 Peter 4:1-11

Understand It

• What did the pagans think was strange? (4:4)
• What did Peter instruct his readers to do since the end of all things was near? (4:7)
• What goal did Peter want his audience to reach with all they did? (4:11)

Apply It

• In what simple way this week can you let unbelievers see that you live by a unique set of priorities?

Suffering for Being a Christian - 1 Peter 4:12-19

Understand It

• In what did Peter tell his readers to rejoice? (4:13)
• What did Peter urge his readers to do if they suffered as Christians? (4:16)
• What should those who suffer according to God’s will do? (4:19)

Apply It

• In what difficult circumstance do you need to praise God this week?

To Elders and Young Men - 1 Peter 5:1-14

Understand It

• What did Peter instruct elders to do? (5:2)
• How did Peter tell elders not to lead? (5:3)
• How did Peter tell elders to lead? (5:3)

Apply It

• In what concrete way this week can you be a better example to the people who look to you for leadership?

Making One's Calling and Election Sure - 2 Peter 1:1-11

Understand It

• What did Peter urge his readers to add to their faith? (1:5-7)
• What did Peter want his audience to be eager to do? Why? (1:10-11)
• What happens when we pursue the qualities Peter described? (1:11)

Apply It

• How will you add a godly quality to your faith today?

Prophecy of Scripture - 2 Peter 1:12-21

Understand It

• What gave Peter credibility? (1:16)
• What did Peter tell his readers that they should do? (1:19)
• What makes prophecy special? (1:21)

Apply It

• What portion of Scripture that you have neglected lately will you take the time to study this week?

Tomorrow: 2 Peter 2-3, 1 John 1