I Peter...the book
He wrote the book of I Peter.
Who is the Apostle Peter?
In 1 Peter 1:15-16, Peter tells us to be this, a term that means to be upright, set apart, sacred.
What is holy?
This is where we are to cast our burdens and why.
What is on Him (God), because He cares for us. (I Peter 5:7)
John 21:15
What is, "So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He said, Feed my lambs."
He planted a vineyard that Ahab wanted.
Who is Naboth?
This is the number of chapters in the book of 1 Peter.
What are 5?
Peter tells us, early in the book, that Jesus Christ, "hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by..." this.
What is the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead?
As humans, we want everything to go our way, whether for good and right or not. But we know that doesn't always happen. Peter tell us that when we yield ourselves to Christ, we are able to do this for his sake...despite the decisions of those over us.
What is live (or submit) under authority?
Philippians 2:5-8
What is, "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross."
On their second trip to Egypt, the sons of Jacob brought this food as a gift for Joseph.
What are almonds?
This is the time when Peter wrote his first epistle.
When is 1st Century AD?
According to 1 Peter 5:8, we should keep our guard up because he "walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." *Bonus: tell the animal used metaphorically here.
Who is the devil, our adversary?
**Bonus: A ROARING lion
1 Peter 2:11 tells us to abstain from this, because it "wars against the soul.
What are "fleshly lusts?"
1 Corinthians 13:13
What is, "And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity."
According to Jesus, this person was not dead, but only sleeping.
Who is the daughter of Jarius?
This was Peter's brother.
Who is Andrew?
Peter lists six actions we should take and avoid to "love life and see good days." From memory, name at least two of those.
**Bonus for each extra you can remember
What are 1 Peter 3:10-11, "For he that will love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let his eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it."
No one likes pain and trials. Yet, Peter tells us to, "think it not strange," when we go through and "fiery trial," and this is the reason.
What is to identify with Christ in His suffering so we may grow to be more like Him? (1 Peter 4:12-19)
1 John 4:20
What is, "If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?"
This queen of Israel ordered the extermination of the prophets of the Lord.
Who is Queen Jezebel?
This is the theme of the book of 1 Peter.
What is to Strengthen the Brethren?
Chapter 3 begins with, "Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands.." Find the verse that states the example Peter is asking wives to follow and why.
What is 1 Peter 2:24?
Finish the verse: "....be ready always.......to every man.......a reason..."
What is 1 Peter 3:15 - "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear." ?
Leviticus 11:44
What is, "For I am the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth."
These are the four beasts rising out of the sea, in Daniel's dream.
What are a lion with eagle's wings, a bear with three ribs in its mouth, a leopard with four heads and four wings, and a beast that is dreadful, terrible, and strong with iron teeth?