Peter's Teachings
How does Peter say are we supposed to respond to the fact that our adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour?
Resist him, firm in our faith (1 Peter 5:8)
What book of the Bible does Peter quote when he says, “The dog returns to its own vomit, and the sow, after washing herself, returns to wallow in the mire.”
Proverbs (Proverbs 26:11)
Who does Peter mention as writing on similar matters, but that are sometimes hard to understand and have been twisted by false teachers?
Paul
How does Peter instruct believers to greet one another?
“with the kiss of love” (1 Peter 5:14)
“For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were _________ _________ by the Holy Spirit.”
carried along (2 Peter 1:21)
In Peter’s warning against false prophets and teachers, he says that false teachers promise __________, but they themselves are _____________.
Freedom, slaves (2 Peter 2:19)
In what book of the Bible do we find Balaam who Peter uses as an example of as a false teacher?
Numbers (Numbers 22-24)
Who does Peter mention at the end of 1 Peter that is helpful in understanding a connection to one of the Gospels?
Mark
Peter says that all believers should clothe themselves with this.
humility (1 Peter 5:6)
“Like newborn infants, long for the pure _________ _________, that by it you may grow up into salvation.”
spiritual milk (1 Peter 2:2)
What does Peter say we shouldn’t be surprised by?
The fiery trial (1 Peter 4:12)
What book of the Bible does Peter quote when he says, 'since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.'”
Leviticus (Leviticus 11:44)
What other book of the Bible has significant overlap in content, especially with 2 Peter?
Jude
Peter tells us that we are not to repay evil for evil but on the contrary, we are to what?
Bless, that you may obtain blessing (1 Peter 3:8)
“But let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a _________ and _________ spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.”
gentle, quiet (1 Peter 3:4)
Peter instructs husbands to show understanding to their wives and honor them as the weaker vessel and gives a motivation for this, saying “so that _______…”
Your prayers may not be hindered. (1 Peter 3:7)
What book of the Bible does Peter quote when he says, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”
Psalms (Psalm 118:22)
What good example does Peter give of a marriage in the Bible?
Abraham and Sarah
Peter says, since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of ____________ and ____________.
“holiness and godliness” (2 Peter 3:11)
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of __________. Amen.
eternity (2 Peter 3:18)
Peter describes that “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through _________ …”
the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence (2 Peter 1:3)
What book of the Bible does Peter quote when he says, “All flesh is like grass and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, and the flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever.”
Isaiah (Isaiah 40:8)
What antediluvian example does Peter give of the punishment God brings on those who corrupt His created truth and order?
Fallen angels
Peter says, because the end of all things is at hand, we should do what?
Be self-controlled & sober-minded (1 Peter 4:7)
“Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear ________. Honor the ________.”
God, emperor (1 Peter 2:17)