Context Clues
1 Peter was written to this group
Who are the early Christians?
1 Peter 1:1-2
Peter uses this image to describe the relationship between church leaders and congregants.
What are a shepherd and his sheep?
1 Peter 5:2
Peter uses these 2 verses from Isaiah 40:6 to contrast the temporary nature of humanity with God's Word.
What is 1 Peter 1:24-25
Peter calls Christians to keep their conduct honorable as a testimony to this group of people.
Who are the Gentiles/pagans?
1 Peter 2:12
In 1 Peter 5, we talked about these 3 ways that we can be humble before God.
What are knowing your need for help, taking sin seriously, and trusting in God's provision.
The recipients of this letter were facing this from Emperor Nero
What is persecution/suffering?
This image describes suffering that refines our faith to become more precious than gold.
What is fire?
1 Peter 1:7
Peter references Isaiah 8:14, Isaiah 28:16, and Psalm 118:22 in these three verses to describe Jesus as our firm foundation.
What is 1 Peter 2:6-8
In 1 Peter 2, Peter talks about submission to authority, saying this action is the will of God.
What is doing good?
1 Peter 2:15
Although Peter was the author of the ideas of 1 Peter, he got help with the physical writing from this person.
Silvanus/Silas
1 Peter 5:12
Peter describes Christians being built into a spiritual house using this image.
What are living stones?
1 Peter 2:5
In this passage, Peter quotes from Psalm 34:12-16 to describe the blessing that comes from living in God's glory.
What is 1 Peter 3:10-12?
In 1 Peter 3, Peter tells Christians to be ready to do this when people ask.
What is give an answer for the reason for the hope that they have?
1 Peter 3:15