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Writing to scattered Christians facing trial and hostility, Peter calls the church to a “living hope” grounded in the resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3, ESV). This ten-lesson study walks through the letter as it was written — from the believer’s new birth and call to holiness, through honorable living before a watching world, faithful endurance in suffering, and the humble, shepherding life of the people of God. Each week provides a student lesson, and a teacher’s guide is available for every lesson to help Bible class teachers prepare and lead discussion.

Teachers: Each lesson has a matching Teacher's Guide with discussion notes, suggested answers, and supplementary cross-references.

Lessons

• Week 1 Living Hope Through the Resurrection Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 2 Called to Holiness Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 3 A Chosen People and Holy Priesthood Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 4 Living Honorably Among Outsiders Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 5 Following Christ in Suffering Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 6 Christlike Conduct in Relationships Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 7 Responding to Opposition with Hope Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 8 Living for God’s Will Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 9 Rejoicing in Trials Lesson Teacher's Guide
• Week 10 Humility, Shepherding, and Steadfast Faith Lesson Teacher's Guide

All lessons are provided free of charge for classes and personal study. See How to Use These Studies for more.