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.