Faith Journey

Review (5 Minutes)

1. Review page 11 in your workbook, "why are we going to be studying the book of 1 Peter?"
2. Review your First Impressions that were written in page 14 of your workbook.

Introduction (5 Minutes)

1. Read the “Objectives for this Study” (page 16)
   
2. Read the “In This Study” (page 16)

Moving Forward

1. Read through 1 Peter 1:1-2.
2. What words or phrases seemed to be key to passage? Allow for a brief discussion. Circle the words that the group mentioned.
3. Read through Study 1 in your workbook and allow for discussion where it is appropriate.
4. Peter addresses himself as an Apostle of Jesus Christ. What is an apostle and why would he include this?
5. In what different ways does Peter identify the readers? What is implied with these names or identities?
6. Identify the Triune God in these first two verses. Is there a reason why Peter mentions the Trinity in his opening words? What does Peter say is God’s role and what is ours?
7. What key idea did Peter want the readers to understand by reading these 2 verses?

 Apply

1. How will you take time each day to thank God for his unconditional love for you. His love was set upon you before you even knew him.
2. Write a note of thanks to God.