2 Peter 1:5-9

2 Peter 1:1-4

Mark 15:37-16:7

1 Peter 5:6-13

1 Peter 5:1-5

1 Peter 4:7-11

1 Peter 4:1-6, 12-19

1 Peter 3:18-22: This passage from 1 Peter is considered to be one of the most obscure texts in the New Testament. However in the midst of it all is a very encouraging reminder of Christ's victory over death and his ensuing glory in heaven.

1 Peter 3:13-17: The faithful Christian will encounter adversity, especially from those who are opposed to what he believes. It is important to be both confident and winsome in defending one's faith.

1 Peter 3:8-12: There are certain attitudes that, by God's grace and with his help, a person can nurture in his or her life that will contribute tremendously to living a really good life. Peter spells out what some of these are.