Finding Hope in a Sin-Cursed World

Peter was writing to some very discouraged people; they were suffering intense persecution! The subject of suffering comes up several times in this book. He was writing to people that may have lost hope. Peter reminds them (& us) that we can find hope in a sin cursed world.

God Acts in Mercy v. 3

God Causes the New Birth v. 3

God Gives a Living Hope v. 3-5

Our Hope is in an Inheritance v. 4

Our Hope is Guarded by God’s Power v. 5

Questions for Discussion

1. How would you characterize Peter’s message to the suffering church? (1 Peter 1:6-9; 3:8-18; 4:12-19)

2. What’s the difference between grace and mercy? (Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:9-14, 35-42)

3. What does the Bible say about His Sovereign choice to save us? (1 Peter 1:1-3; Ephesians 1:4-5, 11; James 1:18)

4. Describe the blessing of the new birth (1 Peter 1:1-12)

5. Why can believers say they have a living hope? (1 Peter 1:3-5) What’s the difference between a living hope and the world’s hope? (1 Thessalonians 4:13)

6. What is the believer’s inheritance? (Deuteronomy 15:4; Romans 8:18; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18)

7. How does Peter describe our security? (1 Peter 1:5; Jude 1:24-25)