As we wrap up Season 18, it's time to debrief and recap what we've been studying in 1 Peter.

Peter identifies the source of opposition for Christians, encouraging them to stand strong in their faith, fight, and to remember the victory they have in Jesus.

Shifting to focus on the elders in the Churches, Peter encourages everyone to have a humble, healthy attitude towards one another.

Contrary to our intuition, Peter declares how blessed God's people are when they suffer for the Name of Jesus.

Peter provides urgency and importance to why Christians ought to continue in prayer, love for one another, forgiveness, and hospitality.

Persecution because of faith in Jesus is unavoidable - Peter's encouragement is to endure and to celebrate how Jesus is proclaimed in the midst of suffering.

In light of questions about their faith, Peter encourages Christians to be ready to defend and explain what they believe and why they believe it.

Peter continues to go strong in writing his letter to the Churches, giving them instructions on how to act during times of persecution.

Peter encourages both husbands and wives to honor the Lord at all times in their marriage relationship.

Parallel to what Paul writes in his letters, Peter shows how Jesus is an example to serve faithfully under figures of authority - especially looking at the role of slaves.