Peter is coming to the close of his letter. He gives instructions first to the shepherds of the flock then to the members. To the shepherds, Peter shares the same instructions that he himself lives by. They are fellow workers in this field. Even though Peter was an eyewitness to the life of Jesus, he […]
WHAT! Can suffering be good? YES! Peter tells us so and why. Suffering for Christ is profitable. Suffering for our own sin is NOT. “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you as though something strange were happening to you” (verse 12). Notice here that Peter […]
Peter continues to call his readers to live a life pleasing to God. “Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking” (verse 1a). We start off with Peter saying that “whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of […]
Peter calls the believer to be a blessing to those they encounter. “Have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind” (verse 8). These attributes are a blessing to all who encounter them, either on the receiving or the giving end. Those who are treated to brotherly kindness or sympathy […]
Like Paul, Peter calls wives to be subject to their husbands. But Peter lists some extra incentives. Peter is calling for an inward submission rather than the forced obedience that their society demanded. This command wasn’t only for a wife who had a believing husband. He offered the incentive of winning the unbelieving husband to […]