This is the discussion guide used at our Bible study and intended for those who couldn't make it tonight.
Opener:
What have you built that you are most proud of? What makes a project like that easier?
Pure Milk:
Read 1 Peter 2:1-3. What are we asked to put aside (or “rid yourselves” NIV)? What do these sins have in common?
What are we supposed to crave? Why? What is the word of God compared to? Read Isaiah 55:1-2. Who is providing the milk? Why do you think He does this?
Chip off the Old Block
Read 1 Peter 2:4-5. Who is the living Stone? What are the two reactions to this Stone? Why are they so different from each other?
Read 1 Peter 2:6-8. What do we learn about Jesus in these verses? What do we learn about how we can (or should) approach Him?
Read 1 Peter 2:9-12. What are we called? What purpose does God give us by giving us these names?
Does being put together as stones in the temple make it easier or harder to build?
What is the first thing Peter asks us to do in verse 11? Why do you think this command is by itself right here? What does it mean for us to do this?
In verse 12, Peter gives us a purpose for good behavior. What is it? How will the Gentiles respond at first? What will be their response eventually?
Homework:
Read 1 Peter 2:13-25.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Deeply, From the Heart
These are the Bible study notes for Wednesday, September 22, 2010, covering 1 Peter 2:13-25.
What piece of practical advice would you give to the next generation?
Review:
We learned something about Peter and who he is writing to. What do we know so far about his audience?
Peter’s Advice:
Read 1 Peter 1:13-16. What instructions does Peter give these scattered aliens? What reason does he give to follow these instructions?
Does the situation the audience is in make it easier or more difficult to follow the instructions?
What about your life makes it easy to follow the instructions? More difficult?
Read Leviticus 11:44-45. Who is speaking in these verses? What reason does he give for being holy?
The Author of Hope:
Read 1 Peter 1:17-21. What do we learn about Jesus in these verses?
What do you need to know about Jesus that will help you face life’s challenges?
Living and Enduring:
Read 1 Peter 1:22-25. How do we purify ourselves? Why do we purify ourselves?
What words does Peter use to qualify his command, “love one another?” What do you think he means? Do we need those qualifications? Why?
Is loving one another deeply, from the heart, easy or difficult? Why?
What lasting item can we now add to last week’s list? What responsibilities do we have concerning the word of God? How can we live that out?
Homework:
Read 1 Peter 2:1-12.
What piece of practical advice would you give to the next generation?
Review:
We learned something about Peter and who he is writing to. What do we know so far about his audience?
Peter’s Advice:
Read 1 Peter 1:13-16. What instructions does Peter give these scattered aliens? What reason does he give to follow these instructions?
Does the situation the audience is in make it easier or more difficult to follow the instructions?
What about your life makes it easy to follow the instructions? More difficult?
Read Leviticus 11:44-45. Who is speaking in these verses? What reason does he give for being holy?
The Author of Hope:
Read 1 Peter 1:17-21. What do we learn about Jesus in these verses?
What do you need to know about Jesus that will help you face life’s challenges?
Living and Enduring:
Read 1 Peter 1:22-25. How do we purify ourselves? Why do we purify ourselves?
What words does Peter use to qualify his command, “love one another?” What do you think he means? Do we need those qualifications? Why?
Is loving one another deeply, from the heart, easy or difficult? Why?
What lasting item can we now add to last week’s list? What responsibilities do we have concerning the word of God? How can we live that out?
Homework:
Read 1 Peter 2:1-12.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Hope through Suffering - 1 Peter 1:3-12
This accompanies the Bible Study to be held Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at The Salvation Army Oak Creek.
Opener:
Tell us your name and something you would have done differently this week if you had only known what was going to happen ahead of time.
Scripture Introduction:
Read 1 Peter 1:3-9. Make two lists – one for things that last and one for things that are temporary. Which list do people today hold onto? Which ones do the typical Christian hold onto? Why?
What does holding onto the second list cause us to do (verses 6, 8)? How do we act?
Read Mark 8:27-37. What list do you think Peter was holding onto?
Putting Myself in the Scriptures:
What does holding onto the first list cause us to do? How do we act?
What is Peter saying about suffering? What does he mean by saying that? Can you picture giving the same advice Peter gives? Why or why not?
Ministry through the ages:
Read 1 Peter 1:10-12. What were the prophets trying to do? According to the scriptures, what does the Holy Spirit do? What is the goal of the Holy Spirit?
What do we learn about Jesus and his sufferings? What can we learn from what Jesus experienced?
What does God give us in verse 3 that helps us endure suffering?
Call to Action:
What do you feel the Holy Spirit is inspiring you to do? Who will benefit from your obedience?
Why do you think Peter added this statement about the angels? (See 1 Timothy 3:16 - By common confession, great is the mystery of godliness: He who was revealed in the flesh, Was vindicated in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Believed on in the world, Taken up in glory.)
Homework for Next Week:
Read 1 Peter 1:13-25. Look for ways that the Holy Spirit wants to use you. Bring back your reports of obedience through the week.
Opener:
Tell us your name and something you would have done differently this week if you had only known what was going to happen ahead of time.
Scripture Introduction:
Read 1 Peter 1:3-9. Make two lists – one for things that last and one for things that are temporary. Which list do people today hold onto? Which ones do the typical Christian hold onto? Why?
What does holding onto the second list cause us to do (verses 6, 8)? How do we act?
Read Mark 8:27-37. What list do you think Peter was holding onto?
Putting Myself in the Scriptures:
What does holding onto the first list cause us to do? How do we act?
What is Peter saying about suffering? What does he mean by saying that? Can you picture giving the same advice Peter gives? Why or why not?
Ministry through the ages:
Read 1 Peter 1:10-12. What were the prophets trying to do? According to the scriptures, what does the Holy Spirit do? What is the goal of the Holy Spirit?
What do we learn about Jesus and his sufferings? What can we learn from what Jesus experienced?
What does God give us in verse 3 that helps us endure suffering?
Call to Action:
What do you feel the Holy Spirit is inspiring you to do? Who will benefit from your obedience?
Why do you think Peter added this statement about the angels? (See 1 Timothy 3:16 - By common confession, great is the mystery of godliness: He who was revealed in the flesh, Was vindicated in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Believed on in the world, Taken up in glory.)
Homework for Next Week:
Read 1 Peter 1:13-25. Look for ways that the Holy Spirit wants to use you. Bring back your reports of obedience through the week.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
1 Peter Bible Study 01 - Elected and Chosen
Opener:
Tell us your name and what people you work with or live with think about Christians.
Scripture Introduction:
Read 1 Peter 1:1-2. Who is writing? What do we know about him from these verses?
Bonus: What is the difference between a disciple and an apostle? Fact: Peter was both.
Try to come up with 3-5 adjectives that describe what you know about Peter that you don’t see in these verses.
Read Matthew 14:22-32. What do we discover about Peter from this passage?
Target Audience:
Who is he writing to? What do we know about them from these first two verses?
What makes them different from the people they work with? Their next-door neighbors? Make a list of these qualities. Then, next to the list, put a “C” for those things that are a result of a human choice, and “W” for those things that are a result of the will of God. What do you notice about this list?
Which parts of this list do you think the average Christian has a hard time living out? Why?
Putting Myself in the Scriptures:
Circle two or three attributes that you are struggling with in your life. It might be something that makes you uncomfortable because it’s true, or something that should be your choice, but it isn’t an easy choice to make.
Call to Action:
Peter ends his greeting by saying, “May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure.”
What do you think he means by grace and peace? Where do these come from? What can we do to spread grace and peace where we go?
How would your life be different if you received and gave grace and peace “in the fullest measure?”
What one thing can you do this week to receive a “fuller measure” of grace and peace?
Homework for Next Week:
Read 1 Peter 1:3-12 and Mark 8:27-37.
Come next week ready to talk about how you have been receiving and giving grace and peace this week.
Invite someone to come along with you or to the Facebook group next week.
Tell us your name and what people you work with or live with think about Christians.
Scripture Introduction:
Read 1 Peter 1:1-2. Who is writing? What do we know about him from these verses?
Bonus: What is the difference between a disciple and an apostle? Fact: Peter was both.
Try to come up with 3-5 adjectives that describe what you know about Peter that you don’t see in these verses.
Read Matthew 14:22-32. What do we discover about Peter from this passage?
Target Audience:
Who is he writing to? What do we know about them from these first two verses?
What makes them different from the people they work with? Their next-door neighbors? Make a list of these qualities. Then, next to the list, put a “C” for those things that are a result of a human choice, and “W” for those things that are a result of the will of God. What do you notice about this list?
Which parts of this list do you think the average Christian has a hard time living out? Why?
Putting Myself in the Scriptures:
Circle two or three attributes that you are struggling with in your life. It might be something that makes you uncomfortable because it’s true, or something that should be your choice, but it isn’t an easy choice to make.
Call to Action:
Peter ends his greeting by saying, “May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure.”
What do you think he means by grace and peace? Where do these come from? What can we do to spread grace and peace where we go?
How would your life be different if you received and gave grace and peace “in the fullest measure?”
What one thing can you do this week to receive a “fuller measure” of grace and peace?
Homework for Next Week:
Read 1 Peter 1:3-12 and Mark 8:27-37.
Come next week ready to talk about how you have been receiving and giving grace and peace this week.
Invite someone to come along with you or to the Facebook group next week.
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