The First Letter from Peter
—Index to the studies
Our lessons in 1st Peter show first up how God treats us right and how we should respond. After that, the lessons look at important aspects of our mindset which have great influence upon the nature and direction of our lives.
We consider: a right self image, a right set of values, a right world view, and a right mental attitude.
The outline below gives you an overview of the “First Peter” series. You can also use this outline as an index to the individual lessons. Use the green buttons.
1 God Treats Us Right
God has chosen us by his foreknowledge —1Peter 1:1-2
The sanctifying work of the Spirit —1Peter 1:2,10-12
Sprinkling with the blood of Christ —1Peter 1:2
Grace and peace in the fullest measure —1Peter 1:2
Caused us to be born again —1Peter 1:3
Reserved an inheritance in heaven for us —1Peter 1:4
God Protects us by his power —1Peter 1:5
2 Our Right Response to God
We hold a living hope —1Peter 1:3
We hold a Genuine Faith —1Peter 1:7-9
We have a joy inexpressible —1Peter 1:6,8
We render a Godfearing obedience —1Peter 1:13-17
We hold a sincere love —1Peter 1:22
We have a childlike hunger —1Peter 2:1-3
We are built up as a holy priesthood —1Peter 2:5
3 Our Right Self Image
We are rich beyond measure —1Peter 1:7
We are people of action —1Peter 1:13-17
We are among the immortals —1Peter 1:23-25
We are a holy and royal priesthood —1Peter 2:5,9
We are God’s chosen people —1Peter 2:9-10
We are sojourners in this world —1Peter 2:11
We are free persons bound only to God —1Peter 2:16
4 Our Right Set of Values
Value the Precious Promises —1Peter 1:4
Value our Precious Faith —1Peter 1:7
Value the Precious Blood —1Peter 1:19
Value the Precious Stone —1Peter 2:7
Value a Quiet Spirit —1Peter 3:7
Value the Gifts for Ministry —1Peter 4:10
Value the Marvelous Light —1Peter 1:12 2:9
5 Our Right World View
The Great Things are Unseen —1Peter 1:7-9
This World is Passing Away —1Peter 1:23-25
God is Above all Kings —1Peter 2:13-15
High Pursuits are Peace and Justice —1Peter 3:8-12
Human Life is in God’s Will —1Peter 4:2-6
Suffering is Part of Life —1Peter 4:12-19
As a Lion Satan Prowls the World —1Peter 5:8-11
6 Our Right Mental Attitude
God Blesses Me in the Fullest Measure —1Peter 1:2
My God is Strong, His Word Abides Forever —1Peter 1:25
I Have Returned to My Shepherd —1Peter 2:25
I Have Nothing to Fear —1Peter 3:13-14
I've Got the Right Answers —1Peter 3:15
I’ve a Good Conscience Toward God —1Peter 3:21
The Spirit of Glory Rests on Me —1Peter 4:14