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1 Peter written (Babylon) around AD with help from

1 Peter starts with a greeting. And then verses 3-12 are a song of praise.  And then following 3 movements or parts.
1:13-2:10 – Helps them see themselves as .

2:11-4:11 – Suffering as a .

4:12- 5:9 – Suffering and .

Peter offers in the midst of suffering.

2 Peter written around AD

A final challenge for Jesus’ followers to be a people who .

Objection 1 – is that Peter and the other disciples . (2 Peter 1:16-20)

Objection 2 – is there will not be a . (2 Peter 2:1-3)

Objection 3 – It’s been such a and Jesus hasn’t come. (2 Peter 3:1-4)

God this world and is determined to it through Jesus. That means he must confront and deal with evil to open the way to new future. That’s what hope is!!!

Challenge:

Join a small group for only 6 weeks. Or if you just can’t do that, do the readings to keep up with series.