The Power of God’s Promise. 1 Peter 2:21-25 For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps. 2 He is the sacrifice to expiate our sins, and not only ours, but also those of the whole world. To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. 1 Peter Chapter 5 1 1 So I exhort the presbyters 2 among you, as a fellow presbyter and witness to the sufferings of Christ and one who has a share in the glory to be revealed. 1 * Rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, insincerity, envy, and all slander; a 2 like newborn infants, long for pure spiritual milk so that through it you may grow into salvation, 3 b for you have tasted that the Lord is good. 1 Rid yourselves, then, of all spite, deceit, hypocrisy, envy and carping criticism. Baptism makes us members of the Body of Christ. 2:22 He committed no sin nor was deceit found in his mouth. God’s House and People. 1 Peter: Trials, Holy Living & The Lord's Coming Click chart to enlarge Chart from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission Another Chart from Charles Swindoll. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. Together they present Christ as our agent of transformation and as our shepherd and protector. 2:23 When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly. 1 Peter 2:21 For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps (NASB: Lockman). Greeting.

… “to be a holy priesthood” (1 Peter 2… I would suggest Isaiah 53:4-6 (or a few more verses), Psalm 23, 1 Peter 2:20b-25, and Luke 15:1-7.

9 [18-21] Most of the labor in the commercial cities of first-century Asia Minor was performed by … 2 Peter 1:4 New International Version (NIV). Although persecution may threaten, subjection to human government as urged (1 Peter 2:13, 17) and concern for the impact of Christians' conduct on those who are not Christians (1 Peter 2:12, 15). This anointing is a stirring reminder of the sublime dignity conferred on us. 1 * Symeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of equal value to ours through the righteousness of our God and savior Jesus Christ: 2 may grace and peace be yours in abundance through knowledge * of God and of Jesus our Lord. The Washing of the Disciples’ Feet. 1 My children, I am writing this to prevent you from sinning; but if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the upright. Exhortation to Christian Virtue. 2 Tend the flock of God in your midst, (overseeing) not by constraint but willingly, as God would have it, … We, too, must embrace these shared offices of priest, prophet, and king. He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end. a 2 The devil had already induced * Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot, to hand him over. CHAPTER 1. II. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is clear about the priestly office.

CHAPTER 2. 2 Peter Chapter 1 1 1 Symeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of equal value to ours through the righteousness of our God and savior Jesus Christ: 2 may grace and peace be yours in abundance through knowledge 2 of God and of Jesus our Lord.

1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,. CHAPTER 13.

1 Peter Chapter 3 1 1 Likewise, you wives should be subordinate to your husbands so that, even if some disobey the word, they may be won over without a word by their wives' conduct 2 when they observe your reverent and chaste behavior.

* 1 Before the feast of Passover, * Jesus knew that his hour had come to pass from this world to the Father.