Opening Question

Is suffering a part of all human experience?

Introduction

Most of the lesson thus far has focused on the progression of Peter’s first letter. This lesson is more topical, reviewing the death, resurrection, and blessed hope of Christians in the return of Jesus.

Suffering and Death of Jesus

1 Peter 1:18, 19; 2:24; 3:18 – This lesson takes us through several verses that speak of Jesus’ suffering on the cross. There is no question that crucifixion was one of the harshest forms of torture, usually lasting up to three days as the victim slowly died of asphyxiation. But Jesus wasn’t on the ...