1 Peter 2 - Introduction

QUESTIONS OVER CHAPTER TWO

1.

Of what significance is the therefore of 1 Peter 2:1?

2.

To what particular evil does the word wickedness most likely refer? (1 Peter 2:1)

3.

What is guile?

4.

What did hypocrite mean before the word took on a religious significance?

5.

How many times does all occur in 1 Peter 2:1?

6.

Are we to be like newborn babies in every way possible? Explain.

7.

In what sense does Peter specify we are to imitate the newborn babe?

8.

The term long for (1 Peter 2:2) is usually translated _____________ in the Bible?

9.

What is necessary if we are to grow into salvation, according to Peter?

10.

How does one taste the graciousness of the Lord?

11.

What kind of stones are Christians to be?

12.

They are built up a _____________________ house.

13.

Explain how Christians are a holy priesthood.

14.

What kind of sacrifices do these priests offer? Illustrate.

15.

Give two basic ways in which our sacrifices differ from those of the Old Testament Priests.

16.

What is the significance of Christ being called the chief cornerstone?

17.

Who are the builders of 1 Peter 2:7?

18.

How do God's actions contrast with theirs?

19.

Why was Jesus a stone of stumbling to the Jews?

20.

Why, specifically, did they stumble at the word?

21.

Do you remember another rendering of the term were appointed? (1 Peter 2:8)

22.

Explain, simply and briefly, the expression Whereunto also they were appointed. (1 Peter 2:8.)

23.

To what does 1 Peter 2:9 stand in contrast?

24.

Name at least three ways in which Christians (the church) are pictured here as the Israel of God.

25.

For what purpose do we occupy this exalted position?

26.

Of what is darkness and light a picture? (1 Peter 2:9.)

27.

In what way are un-Christian people no people?

28.

How is a sojourner and a pilgrim different from a tramp?

29.

Against what do the lusts of the flesh make war?

30.

In the phrase, having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles, what does seemly mean? Who are the Gentiles here?

31.

Give three possible periods of time which may be referred to in the expression day of visitation. Which seems most correct to you?

32.

Why are we to be subject to every ordinance of man?

33.

Are there any limitations on this? Explain.

34.

Peter gives two reasons God ordained civil authority, Can you name them?

35.

How should Christians not use their freedom?

36.

Please complete 1 Peter 2:17 without the use of your Bible: Honor. _______________________. Love __________________________________.Fear _____________ Honor ______________________.

37.

In what sense are Christians to fear God?

38.

Who are the froward masters? Should they be feared and obeyed?

39.

What should always be the reason behind the suffering and persecution one receives from the world?

40.

In what particular way did Christ leave an example for these Christians?

41.

In this example, how closely should He be followed?

42.

In what two areas of life was Christ found sinless? (1 Peter 2:22.)

43.

Into whose hands did He commit Himself?

44.

Christ gave His life on the cross that we, having ___________ unto sin, might __________ unto righteousness.

45.

... by whose stripes ye are healed is spoken of Christ. What Old Testament prophet spoke this? Where?

46.

Christ is the ______________ and ______________ of the Christian's soul.