Peter writes to Christ's followers scattered by persecution. Through his letter, he gives them perspective and hope. Navaz DCruz has written this 4-day devotional, and it is the concluding part of a two-part series.

A Letter to God's Elect - Part 2: Trained for Troubled Times

Join us for a chapter-by-chapter study of the books of 1 + 2 Peter. This plan covers the entirety of 1 + 2 Peter, including chapter summaries and study questions to help you get the most out of your Bible reading. This study, along with other resources, can be found on everydayscripture.org - Our mission is to encourage spiritual growth through the knowledge of God's Word. We hope you join us!


1 + 2 Peter | Reading Plan + Study Questions

Share this College Devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful, life-transforming devotional. You were begotten by God through Jesus Christ. When you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, instantly you are a new creation. When you are in Christ, you are made new.  Through the Blood of Jesus, you are new in Him. Let God lead your heart as you read this message.

Begotten By God

No matter what trials come our way, we can rise up and stand firm in our faith. In fact, part three of this 4-part Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel is designed to help you grow in your knowledge of God, expand your love for Him, and give you the courage to live out the truth of Scripture in every season—especially the heavy ones.

Rise Up & Stand Firm—A Study of 1 Peter (Part 3)

In the apostle Peter's first letter to Christians, he discusses the right attitude toward other people, the position of husband and wife within marriage, and dealing with suffering. This reading plan covers chapters 2 and 3 of Peter’s letter. 

Living a Life That Honors God

This seven-day plan will walk you through the book of 1 Peter by reading a short passage daily. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what you're reading and how it's all about Jesus. In this plan, you'll learn how being an "exile" does not mean we are alone. Instead, it means we are connected to God's promises and have hope even in suffering.

1 Peter: Exiled, but Not Alone | Video Devotional

This reading plan is part of a series that will take you through the entire New Testament in a year. Each month's plan covers a specific book or books. October focuses on 1 Peter, James, Jude, and 1 Corinthians. The plan is designed to be used with a small group of friends. Read the daily passage first, reflect on one or all of the questions, and try the engagement practice.


New Testament in a Year: October

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Saving Word: Hope.” [Note: All Scriptures are quoted in the Good News Translation.]

Daily Bible Reading – April 2023 God’s Saving Word: Hope

1 Peter was written to early Christians scattered throughout Asia Minor. Peter called his beloved readers “elect exiles” because they were suffering for their faith and longing for their heavenly home. Desiring to encourage them to live victoriously while trusting the Lord, he identified three living things they had in their sojourning. You also have these things, Christian: a living hope, the living Word, and the living stone–Jesus Christ himself.

The Living Word

We may not literally walk on water these days, but as you follow along these seven days you may recognize some of Peter's challenges in your own life. Perhaps you feel that God is calling you into something that scares you or maybe you are battling feelings of failure or self-judgement. Let this devotional inspire you to trust, step out in faith, and refocus on Him this week.

Real Hope: Hope in the Life of Peter

This devotion (taken from Book of 1 Peter) will equip you with biblical truths, and guide you to practice it daily as you continue your walk of faith in Christ.


Book of 1 Peter

In “Triumph over Trials,” we will study the books of First and Second Peter. These letters remain as relevant today as when Peter first wrote them and provide an invaluable compass for navigating life in these challenging times.  

Triumph Over Trials - 1 and 2 Peter

Share this College Devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful message. When you surrender your heart to Christ, the chains of sin no longer have the power to rule over you. When Christ is your King, the entanglement of sin no longer has authority over you. Through His Blood you are set free. Let God’s Word pierce your life as you read this life-transforming message.

You Are Free

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this life-transforming leadership devotional. Choose to glorify God, in every area of your life. Let Christ be reflected in your everyday conduct. Let Christ be reflected in your everyday language. Let Christ be reflected in everything you say and do. Do you desire the validation of man or the approval of God? Let God lead your heart as you read this timely message.

Be Not Ashamed

Share this devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this heart-transforming message. Do you choose to love and treasure God over the things of this world? Worship is choice. Who you choose to worship is a choice. Your heart can either worship God or the gods of this world. Choose to worship God. Let God lead your heart as you read this powerful and timely devotional.

 Whom Having Not Seen Ye Love

Feeling alone in your faith? The book of 1 Peter offers encouragement and hope to believers who feel like they are living in exile. Discover how God's Word endures, how to stand firm in challenging times, and how to live out your faith in practical ways. Join us in exploring how God's grace sustains us and how we can participate in his mission, even in seasons of struggle.

1 Peter: Peace in Exile

Written to the Christians scattered in different places who are facing injustice and persecutions as their faith is at odds with the surrounding cultures, Apostle Peter encourages readers to remain a holy people, submitting to authority, repaying evil with good, serving one another as a church. Strangely enough, this letter is a timely wake-up call for Christians who are living in an age filled with frustration, rage, and disappointment.

Through the Bible: 1 Peter

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Word of Hope.”

Daily Bible Reading – June 2021, God’s Word of Hope

Are you tired of having a boring life? Are you weary from living in a bleak and dying world? Are you ready to step into a living hope that is powerful, undefiled, and unfading? This 45-day Bible reading plan, Resilient: A Study Through 1 Peter, empowers you to live with boldness, power, and authority because life with Jesus was never meant to be safe. 


Resilient: Powerful Hope in a Dangerous World

No matter what trials come our way, we can rise up and stand firm in our faith. In fact, part four of this 4-part Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel is designed to help you grow in your knowledge of God, expand your love for Him, and give you the courage to live out the truth of Scripture in every season—especially the heavy ones.

Rise Up & Stand Firm—A Study of 1 Peter (Part 4)

1 Peter was written to the “elect exiles of the Dispersion” (1 Peter 1:1), a group of believers forced to flee their homes and lives due to persecution. Although they lost much, Peter reminds his readers that they have “an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading” (1 Peter 1:4). Truly, Jesus is our Living Hope, transcending all our difficulties to provide hope and courage amid opposition.

Living Hope: A Study in 1 Peter

When we first met Peter in the Gospels, he was a brand-new Christ-follower. Now, years later, his life has been changed by grace. He has much to say about doctrine, his own trials, and the work of the Holy Spirit. He encourages believers to persevere and hope in Christ’s resurrection. These six lessons through 1 Peter are part of THRU the BIBLE’s trusted study through the whole Word of God.  

Thru the Bible—1 Peter

Paul Tripp's popular Bible Study series continues with The Gospel: One Letter At A Time. After summarizing each book of the Bible and diving deep into Proverbs, Paul turns his attention to 1st Peter.

1 Peter Bible Study With Paul David Tripp

Throughout this six-day devotional, we will walk you through what life looks like for Christians who are called to be set apart. We are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s chosen possession, and we can show others the goodness of God. Join us as we discover who we are in Christ and how we live new lives in Him! 

Set Apart

Share this powerful devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this timely message. Follow that which is good, pleasant, honorable, trustworthy and without reproach — Choose to follow Christ. He is our Savior. He is our Redeemer. He is our Trustworthy King. Who is like our God? There is no one like Him — in Heaven or in Earth. Surrender your heart over to Christ.

Follow That Which Is Good

Share this devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful message. The flesh is temporary — Christ is eternal. Choose to surrender to God’s Way of doing things. Choose to focus on feeding your spirit. When you surrender your heart to God, your focus will begin to shift. When you surrender to Christ, your priorities will begin to change. Crush the flesh and focus on Christ.

The Flesh Is Temporary

Christians today desperately need to hear 1 Peter’s message of hope amid suffering. While you may not face the severity of persecution others endure, you have experienced, are experiencing, or will experience suffering. 

Together, for the glory of God and through His grace, you can face suffering with hope and joy.

1 Peter: For His Glory, by His Grace

How do we as Christians navigate the changing tides of culture and society in a world that seems to be shifting beneath our feet? In this short devotional, we explore the concept of being "exiles" in this world. It reminds us that while we live here, our true citizenship lies elsewhere. We are part of a higher Kingdom, and this perspective should shape how we interact with the world around us.

Hope and Holiness in a Secular Age

The world we are living in is transient and temporal. As believers, we are passengers in transit on Earth and our destination is our eternity with Christ. As such, how do we remember our identity as God’s holy people while navigating the fallen world we are in? Journey with us and learn how we can live differently, as people not of this world. 

Not of This World

The book of 1 Peter does not carry a single theme, but it addresses many issues common to every generation. This epistle carries the name of the opinionated fisherman, Peter, and is a call to holiness and humility. We will examine the deep mysteries of joy, faith, sorrow, trials, and God’s unconditional love in this missive filled with hope.

Timeless: The Living and Enduring Word of God

Share this devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this heart-transforming Men’s devotional. When you surrender to Christ, you become His Servant. When you surrender to God, you do not have to bow to the power of sin. When you are in Him, sin no longer has the authority to rule over any area of your life. Surrender to Christ as you read this message. 

You Are Servants Of God

No matter what trials come our way, we can rise up and stand firm in our faith. In fact, part two of this 4-part Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel is designed to help you grow in your knowledge of God, expand your love for Him, and give you the courage to live out the truth of Scripture in every season—especially the heavy ones.

Rise Up & Stand Firm—A Study of 1 Peter (Part 2)

Life brings trials, but God’s grace sustains us. Peter’s letters offer wisdom on faith, endurance, and living with hope. Each day, we’ll explore Scripture, reflect on its truth, and grow in God’s strength. No matter where you are in your journey, His grace is enough. Join in as we learn to stand firm and live boldly for Christ!

Strengthened by Grace: A Journey Through 1 & 2 Peter

Are you someone who lives and works at a fast pace? Do you feel irritated when people around you seem to do everything slowly? In this Plan, I hope that we will find wisdom and encouragement as we study Peter’s journey from quick responder to holiness.

QUICK STEPS

Want to grow in boldness and wisdom as a follower of Jesus in the places where you work, rest, and play? ‘1 Peter: Confidence in a Complex World’ is a 22-day journey through the mind-renewing and confidence-building letter of 1 Peter. Discover how his message to Christians 2000 years ago can empower you to live for Jesus today.

1 Peter: Confidence in a Complex World

In our politically charged environment, especially as we approach election season, many Christians find themselves wrestling with how to engage in the political sphere while staying true to their faith. This challenge is not new - believers throughout history have grappled with similar questions. However, by examining Scripture and reflecting on our role in God's redemptive plan, we can find guidance for our present moment.

Captivating Beauty in the Midst of Exile

Do you understand how special you are to God? God has chosen you and called you by name! He knew you and He knew your purpose way before you were even born. There is something special about knowing that you're chosen by God. 

Chosen

“Trials produce perseverance. Perseverance produces hope.” For a Christian, trials take on a different meaning—a different purpose—and Peter wants to make sure that we suffer well. Join TeDese Ross for clear explanation and compelling application through Peter’s heartfelt letter to suffering Christians. Peter calls us to overcome evil with good—to live holy, love deeply, and follow humbly— and Through the Word guides you through every step.

1st Peter Explained | Suffer Well

In this 8-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson teaches through the book of 1 Peter. This plan will encourage you to remain faithful in the hardships of life because of the future glory that awaits.

1 Peter: Set Apart

Trials will surely come for us, but take heart. There is victory to be shared! Dive into the book of 1st Peter and find a letter full of promise for everyone who has an ear to hear. #ThereIsJoyAhead

1 Peter

This Reading Plan goes through the first chapter of 1 Peter. The apostle Peter is writing to Christians who are facing hard times, and exhorts them to stand firm in the true grace of God. Peter gives valuable advice on how to do this in your daily life. Do read with us to profit from his teachings!

Encouragement and Teaching

Daily Bible Reading helps you connect with the Bible—consistently. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “Sustained by God’s Word of Hope.” Along with each day’s Scripture passage, you’ll find a bit of context and a key verse to chew on. Reflection questions help you dive deeper. A suggested daily prayer and prayer topic will help you connect with God and others. 

Daily Bible Reading — Sustained By God’s Word Of Hope

Embark on a transformative four-day journey that invites you to explore the depths of Christian love, hospitality, and service. This Bible reading plan, inspired by 1 Peter 4:8-9, encourages you to live out your faith with intentionality and grace. Each day, you'll delve into a specific aspect of living a life that reflects the heart of Christ, from loving deeply and offering hospitality without grumbling, to using your unique gifts to serve others and cultivating a life of prayerful intentionality.

One Another: Showing Hospitality

In order to be an effective marketplace minister, there are Six Core Ideas that can guide your daily interactions in work or school. These basics will help us honor God, and remember that God uses us as instruments if his plan to save the world. 

This Bible plan explores six components of marketplace ministry basics around 1 Peter 3:15. 

6 Core Ideas to Integrate Faith and Work Daily

This 8-day devotional written by Navaz DCruz will help you make sense of some of the pain you are going through. It will give you understanding and a perspective to your life as a Christian.

Letter to God's Elect - a Study in 1 Peter 1 - Navaz DCruz

This simple plan will take you through 1 & 2 Peter and would be great for individual or group study.

1 & 2 Peter

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful devotional. Let God’s Word break you free from every insecurity, every form of pride, rejection, and every yoke of bondage. Declare what God speaks over you. Let His Word humble you. Let His Word lead you. Let His Word direct your path. Deliberately choose to follow His Word and remove anything that’s not like Him. Seek God and surrender to His Word.

Humble Yourself

Are you a Christian seeking to live intentionally and bear fruit that honors your vocation and election? Join me on this five-day plan where we will study a passage from the apostle Peter. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, he gives us tools to set purposes for ourselves as we begin new stages in our lives and bear fruit that lasts. Let's embark on this journey together!

Turning False Starts Into a Fruitful Life Full of Hope

No matter what trials come our way, we can rise up and stand firm in our faith. In fact, this 4-part Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel is designed to help you grow in your knowledge of God, expand your love for Him, and give you the courage to live out the truth of Scripture in every season—especially the heavy ones.

Rise Up & Stand Firm—A Study of 1 Peter (Part 1)

If there is hope for Peter, there is hope for anyone. If there is hope for Peter, there is hope for you. Peter’s life was odd, but God was good. That is the secret to Peter’s success and this 10-day plan will help you study the book of 1 Peter to more deeply understand God’s goodness and faithfulness in the midst of confusion, condemnation, and persecution.

1 Peter: Odd Life, Good God 

Let’s be honest -- being a member of a team can be difficult. Sometimes people don’t get along, and tensions can run high. In 1 Peter 3:8, Peter provides four keys to fostering harmony. This plan will walk through Peter’s wise words and encourage you in your next steps to work towards creating a strong, harmonious and effective team. 

Team Buidling 

Grace has been on a journey to find recovery from her eating disorder she struggled with called “anorexia nervosa.” There have been various passages of Scripture that have encouraged her, and 1 Peter 5 is one of them. Not only does this chapter encompass deep theological truths that are foundational for believers to understand, but it also has the power to encourage believers who are facing intense trials and temptations.

You Are Not Alone

The letters of the Apostle Peter are more relevant than ever. With the rise of secularization in a culture opposed to biblical values, Christians need to prepare for opposition. That’s precisely why Peter wrote these letters. By reading alongside his biography in the Gospels, we will understand not only life-coaching but also his back story that shaped the heart of this hearty Apostle. 

We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan. 


HEBREWS AND I PETER Zúme Accountability Groups

The ARISE Discipleship Program Reading Plan through the book of 1 Peter. 

The Book of 1 Peter - ARISE

1 Peter shows us the wonderful identity of those in Christ. 

No matter how today goes, or even your season goes: whether you perform well or you have a shocker, whether you win or lose, whether you play or you’re on the bench, how does God see you? 

Chosen. Loved.


Deeper Into Scripture is  a methodology of scripture reading that instructs, encourages and equips people to read God's Word daily and deeply.  We have created a unique four-fold method of bible reading that directs the individual to read a short passage of scripture four times.  Each reading is done with a different question, instruction or objective to be considered.  This repetitive reading takes us deeply into the Word of God, increases our understanding and draws us closer to Him.

Deeper Into Scripture: 1 Peter

1 Peter is a letter to the believers who were under intense persecution. Peter knew what it took to endure without bitterness without losing hope. This guide will help you find hope in Jesus in the midst of suffering.

Prayers From 1 Peter

Exclusion can be wounding. This was not a foreign concept to the audience of 1 Peter. As followers of Jesus, this book reshapes our understanding of what it means to live from the overflow of hope in Christ as we live as exiled people in an increasingly hostile society. 
