Peter the fisherman followed Jesus faithfully for more than three years, but to his bitter regret, denied him when Jesus most needed his support. Peter's faith was rekindled by the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and Jesus gave him the commission to "feed his flock" (John 21:15-18). He became a prominent early preacher of the Gospel, first to the Jews (Acts 2-9), and also to the Gentiles (non-Jews) (Acts 10-12). He suffered imprisonment on several occasions, and according to tradition, was finally martyred, as foretold by Jesus.
His letters, addressed to Jewish believers scattered throughout the world, proclaim the leadership of Jesus as the Chief Shepherd of the flock. Believers are reminded of their holy calling in a dark world. They must expect suffering and trial, but God's promises in Jesus Christ are sure. Through him, we too can escape the judgments coming on the world.
| SUNDAY
1 Peter 1 |
God in heaven has reserved an inheritance for the faithful. It will be revealed, eventually, on earth (verses 4-5) at the second coming of Jesus (verse 7). |
| MONDAY
1 Peter 2 |
Like Israel of old, believers are called to be a special people (verses 9-10) with consequent responsibilities (verse 12). They must try to be blameless, like Jesus in their daily lives (verses 13-17). |
| TUESDAY
1 Peter 3 |
Jesus Christ is our example, and we must br prepared to suffer for him if necessary (verse 14). We must be baptised into him (verse 21) to be saved (like Noah). |
| WEDNESDAY
1 Peter 5 |
Jesus Christ is the Shepherd of his people, and will glorify them when he comes again (verse 4). |
| THURSDAY
2 Peter 1 |
God makes great and precious promises through Christ (verse 4) of eternal glory in His Kingdom (verse 11). The Bible is totally reliable as God's word (verse 21). |
| FRIDAY
2 Peter 2 |
God saved Noah (verse 5) and Lot (verse 7) and can save US from the coming judgments (verse 9), if we remain faithful followers of Jesus Christ (verse 20). |
| SATURDAY
2 Peter 3 |
The expression heavens and the earth (verse 7) represents human governments and people (the "world"). They will be replaced by the Kingdom of God (verse 13). See Isaiah 65:17-25. |