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1 Peter - A Devotional Series

1 Peter · A Devotional Series

1 Peter: A Verse-by-Verse Walk

The priesthood of all believers: a living hope, a holy life, a humble flock.

Start with Lesson 1See the whole letter at a glance

A devotional series through Peter’s first letter, prepared for an evangelical assembly with a brethren background. The aim is not exegesis or sermon prep, but devotional depth — feeding the congregation with the actual text of Scripture, one passage at a time.

The through-line is the priesthood of all believers (1 Pet 2:9): who we are in Christ shapes how we live in the world. Lessons are short, self-contained, and meant to be returned to.

Lessons

Section titled "Lessons"

One passage per lesson, in order through the 12-section outline. Lesson 1 orients the whole letter; the rest walk verse by verse.

LessonTitlePassage
1A Living Hope for SojournersThe whole letter
2Priests Sojourning in the World1 Peter 1:1–2
3A Living Hope1 Peter 1:3–5
4Faith in the Midst of Trials1 Peter 1:6–12
5Prepare Your Minds, Set Your Hope Fully1 Peter 1:13–16
6Because I Am Holy1 Peter 1:17–21
7Love One Another Earnestly1 Peter 1:22–25
8A Royal Priesthood1 Peter 2:1–10
9As Sojourners in the World1 Peter 2:11–12
10Submission and Witness1 Peter 2:13–17
11Following the Suffering Christ1 Peter 2:18–25
12Christ-Centered Marital Witness1 Peter 3:1–7
13Unity and Blessing in the Fellowship1 Peter 3:8–12
14Blessed Are Those Who Suffer for Righteousness1 Peter 3:13–17
15Christ’s Victorious Proclamation1 Peter 3:18–22
16Have the Mind of Christ1 Peter 4:1–6
17The End of All Things Is Near1 Peter 4:7–9
18Serve One Another with the Gifts1 Peter 4:10–11
19Do Not Be Surprised at the Fiery Trial1 Peter 4:12–13
20Blessed Are Those Who Suffer for Christ1 Peter 4:14–16
21Entrust Yourself to the Faithful Creator1 Peter 4:17–19
22Shepherds of God’s Flock1 Peter 5:1–4
23Clothe Yourselves with Humility1 Peter 5:5
24God Opposes the Proud1 Peter 5:6
25Cast Your Anxiety on Him1 Peter 5:7
26Be Alert and Resist the Enemy1 Peter 5:8–9
27Suffering Is Not the Final Word1 Peter 5:10–11
28Final Greetings1 Peter 5:12–14
29From Sojourners to Priests1 Peter 1:1; 2:9
30Become a Blessing to the World1 Peter 2:9–12
31From Suffering to Glory1 Peter 4:12–13; 5:10

1 Peter at a Glance

The whole letter on one page: setting, five-chapter map, key verses, the priesthood through-line.

Key Terms (Glossary)

The vocabulary (parepidēmos, hagios, basileion hierateuma) that unlocks the letter.

References

Section titled "References"

Most of the references informing this series are drawn from: