Living Hope in a Suffering World: A Guided Reading of 1 Peterಮಾದರಿ

Verses to Memorize: 1 Peter 3:17-18

Summary:

Peter consistently highlights Jesus Christ as our ultimate example to follow in the midst of unjust suffering in a series of key ways. First, Jesus didn’t fear evil human authorities. Second, He consistently responded in gentleness and respect to those who slandered and opposed Him. Lastly, He endured suffering initially but proved victorious in the end in His resurrection over death and sin.

Questions To Ponder:

How do the themes of submission and suffering continue within this passage?

How does Peter’s command in verse 15 to “sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts” (1 Peter 3:15 NASB) contrast with the commands in the Old Testament quote in verse 14? How does this mindset shape the believer’s perspective in the midst of suffering?

Verse 18 is one of the New Testament’s most succinct and yet profound descriptions of Christ’s atoning death. How does it uniquely describe the believer’s hope today?

How does this passage encourage you to entrust yourself to Christ in situations where you are mistreated, slandered, or insulted?