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Week 4 – Faithful Witness in a Hostile World (2:13–25)
Day 1: 1 Peter 2:13–15
Q: How can submission to authority be a witness to unbelievers?
💭 Thought for the Day: Submitting to leaders, even when it feels inconvenient, is a way of showing trust in God’s ultimate authority. When we live with integrity under human authority, we silence critics and point others to Christ’s lordship.
Day 2: 1 Peter 2:16–17
Q: What does freedom in Christ look like in practice?
💭 Thought for the Day: Christian freedom is not the right to do whatever we want but the power to serve others in love. Living as servants of God means honoring people, loving the church, and showing respect to everyone—even those who disagree with us.
Day 3: 1 Peter 2:18–20
Q: How do we endure unjust treatment with grace?
💭 Thought for the Day: When treated unfairly, our natural instinct is to fight back. But Christ calls us to endure with patience, entrusting justice to God. Suffering for doing good is not wasted; it is precious in God’s sight.
Day 4: 1 Peter 2:21–23
Q: How did Christ respond to suffering? How can we imitate Him?
💭 Thought for the Day: Jesus did not retaliate when insulted, nor threaten when wronged. Instead, He entrusted Himself to the Father who judges justly. Following Him means responding to hardship with faith and gentleness, trusting God with the outcome.
Day 5: 1 Peter 2:24–25
Week 5 – Godly Relationships in the Home (3:1–12)
Day 1: 1 Peter 3:1–4
Day 1: 1 Peter 3:13–14
Day 1: 1 Peter 4:1–2
Q: How can prayer, love, and hospitality shape your week?
💭 Thought for the Day: Time is short, so love deeply and serve faithfully. Prayer fuels your faith, and hospitality opens doors for God’s grace to shine.
Day 5: 1 Peter 4:10–11
Q: How are you using your gifts to serve others?
💭 Thought for the Day: Your gifts are not for self-promotion but for building up the church. Use them well, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.
Week 8 – Suffering as Christians (4:12–19)
Day 1: 1 Peter 4:12
Day 1: 1 Peter 5:1–3
Day 1: 1 Peter 5:8
Day 1: 1 Peter 5:12
Day 1: 1 Peter 2:13–15
Q: How can submission to authority be a witness to unbelievers?
💭 Thought for the Day: Submitting to leaders, even when it feels inconvenient, is a way of showing trust in God’s ultimate authority. When we live with integrity under human authority, we silence critics and point others to Christ’s lordship.
Day 2: 1 Peter 2:16–17
Q: What does freedom in Christ look like in practice?
💭 Thought for the Day: Christian freedom is not the right to do whatever we want but the power to serve others in love. Living as servants of God means honoring people, loving the church, and showing respect to everyone—even those who disagree with us.
Day 3: 1 Peter 2:18–20
Q: How do we endure unjust treatment with grace?
💭 Thought for the Day: When treated unfairly, our natural instinct is to fight back. But Christ calls us to endure with patience, entrusting justice to God. Suffering for doing good is not wasted; it is precious in God’s sight.
Day 4: 1 Peter 2:21–23
Q: How did Christ respond to suffering? How can we imitate Him?
💭 Thought for the Day: Jesus did not retaliate when insulted, nor threaten when wronged. Instead, He entrusted Himself to the Father who judges justly. Following Him means responding to hardship with faith and gentleness, trusting God with the outcome.
Day 5: 1 Peter 2:24–25
- Q: What does it mean to live as people “healed” and restored to God?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: At the cross, Jesus carried your sins and broke sin’s power over you. In Him, you are healed, restored, and brought back to the Shepherd of your soul. Your life now belongs to the One who laid His life down for you.
Week 5 – Godly Relationships in the Home (3:1–12)
Day 1: 1 Peter 3:1–4
- Q: How does inner beauty reflect Christ?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: True beauty is not about appearance but about a gentle and quiet spirit shaped by God. Such beauty never fades and is precious in His sight.
- Q: What does Sarah’s example teach about trust in God?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Sarah’s trust in God allowed her to live without fear. When you put your hope in the Lord, you can walk in faith even when the future feels uncertain.
- Q: How should Christian husbands honor their wives?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Marriage reflects Christ’s love for the church. When husbands honor their wives as equal heirs of grace, their prayers and homes are strengthened.
- Q: What does unity and blessing look like in Christian community?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: God calls His people to live in harmony, compassion, and humility. When we bless others instead of seeking revenge, we reflect the heart of Jesus.
- Q: How does pursuing peace reflect God’s character?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Choosing peace requires intention, humility, and trust in God. As you seek peace and turn from evil, God’s eyes and ears are attentive to your prayers.
Day 1: 1 Peter 3:13–14
- Q: How can we remain fearless when facing opposition?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Fear loses its grip when our hearts are anchored in Christ. Even if we suffer for doing right, God blesses our obedience and strengthens our courage.
- Q: What does it look like to be ready to share your hope?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Be ready to share your faith with gentleness and respect. Your calm, confident witness in Christ can point others to the living hope within you.
- Q: How do we keep a clear conscience in suffering?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: A clear conscience is better than worldly approval. When you suffer for doing good, you show the world that your faith is genuine.
- Q: What does Christ’s suffering teach about God’s justice and mercy?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Jesus suffered once for sins—the righteous for the unrighteous—to bring you to God. His suffering secures your forgiveness and restores your relationship with the Father.
- Q: How does Christ’s victory encourage us in our trials?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Jesus triumphed over sin, death, and all spiritual powers. His resurrection assures you that your suffering is not the end—victory belongs to Him.
Day 1: 1 Peter 4:1–2
- Q: How does suffering change your perspective on sin?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Suffering sharpens our focus on what truly matters. It reminds us that sin is not worth clinging to, and living for God’s will is our highest calling.
- Q: How do you handle pressure to conform to the world?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: The world may mock you for living differently, but your life testifies to Christ’s power. Stand firm in obedience, knowing God honors your faithfulness.
- Q: How does God’s judgment affect your choices today?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: God is the righteous Judge of all. Remembering His justice helps us live soberly now, with eternity always in view.
Q: How can prayer, love, and hospitality shape your week?
💭 Thought for the Day: Time is short, so love deeply and serve faithfully. Prayer fuels your faith, and hospitality opens doors for God’s grace to shine.
Day 5: 1 Peter 4:10–11
Q: How are you using your gifts to serve others?
💭 Thought for the Day: Your gifts are not for self-promotion but for building up the church. Use them well, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.
Week 8 – Suffering as Christians (4:12–19)
Day 1: 1 Peter 4:12
- Q: Why shouldn’t suffering surprise us?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Trials are not accidents but part of God’s refining work. Don’t be shocked—see them as opportunities to grow deeper in faith.
- Q: How can suffering be a cause for joy?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Sharing in Christ’s sufferings draws us closer to Him. When His Spirit rests on you, even in hardship, there is reason to rejoice.
- Q: How should we respond when we suffer as Christians?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Don’t be ashamed of your faith when you suffer for it. Wear the name of “Christian” with honor, knowing it glorifies God.
- Q: What does judgment “beginning with God’s household” mean?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: God purifies His people first, shaping them into holiness. If His refining work begins with us, how much more urgent is our call to live faithfully before Him.
- Q: How do we entrust ourselves to God while suffering?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: When you commit your soul to God, you rest in His faithful care. Even in suffering, you can trust the Creator who always does what is right.
Day 1: 1 Peter 5:1–3
- Q: What qualities should mark Christian leaders?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: True leaders serve willingly, not for selfish gain. They shepherd God’s people with humility, modeling Christ’s heart.
- Q: What is the promise for faithful shepherds?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Leaders who serve faithfully will one day receive the crown of glory. The reward of Christ far outweighs any earthly recognition.
- Q: How can humility reshape relationships in the church?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Pride divides, but humility unites. When believers clothe themselves in humility, God’s grace flows freely in community.
- Q: What does it mean to “humble yourself” before God?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Humbling yourself means letting go of control. When you bow low before God, He lifts you up in His perfect timing.
- Q: How do we cast our anxieties on the Lord in practice?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Every worry is an invitation to trust God. When you lay your burdens at His feet, you discover His care is strong and constant.
Day 1: 1 Peter 5:8
- Q: How does the enemy attack, and how can we stay alert?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: The enemy prowls like a lion, seeking to devour. Stay alert by keeping your eyes on Christ and your heart anchored in His Word.
- Q: What does it mean to resist the devil by standing firm in faith?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Resistance is not about strength but about steadfast faith. You are never alone—believers worldwide share in the same struggle.
- Q: How does God use suffering to strengthen us?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: God Himself restores, confirms, and establishes you through suffering. What feels like loss today is preparing you for eternal glory.
- Q: How does remembering God’s glory change our perspective?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: God’s power and glory are everlasting. Remembering this truth helps you endure trials with hope and confidence.
- Q: What truths in 1 Peter help you endure hardship?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Reflect on the living hope, the refining power of trials, and the promise of glory. These truths steady your heart for whatever lies ahead.
Day 1: 1 Peter 5:12
- Q: Why does Peter call this “the true grace of God”?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Peter’s words remind us that the Christian life is lived by grace from beginning to end. Stand firm in that grace—it is your anchor in every storm.
- Q: What does it mean to stand together in grace as God’s people?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Even scattered believers are united by God’s grace. No distance, hardship, or persecution can break the bond of Christ’s church.
- Q: How does Christian greeting reflect our unity in Christ?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Every greeting of peace is more than a formality—it’s a reminder of the unity we share in Christ. In Him, we are one family.
- Q: What themes from 1 Peter have most impacted you?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Look back and notice how God has spoken through this letter—hope, holiness, humility, and perseverance. These truths are meant to shape your life.
- Q: How can you live out the call to “stand firm in the grace of God”?
- 💭 Thought for the Day: Standing firm is not about strength but about reliance on God’s grace. Walk boldly, knowing His grace is sufficient for every step.