Garwood Presbyterian Church

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I Peter 2

1. Since verse 23 of chapter 1 said we "have been born again", what are we to get rid of from our life according to verse 1 of chapter 2? Are you?
2. A) Since we "have tasted that the Lord is good" according to verse 3, what are we to crave and put into our life? B) Are you? C) If we do, what effect will it have on us?
3. In verses 4-8, Jesus is called "the living stone," "cornerstone," and "capstone". How does He relate to the following persons by these descriptions: A) God? B) Christians? C) Non-believers? D) Are you carrying out your purposes as a Christian as described here?
4. What do verses 9-10 say that we are as Christians, and with what specific purposes? Is this who you are and what you are doing with your life?
5. A) Who does verse 11 say we are? B) Because of this, what are we to do? C) Are you? D) If we do not do this, what consequences will we suffer? E) But if we do this, what effect will we have on non-believers?
6. A) According to verses 13-14, how are Christians to act toward all others on earth? B) Are you? C) Why are we to act this way? D) What does verse 15 say will happen when we do? E) What does verse 15 say are the two main purposes of authorities? F) Is this what they usually do?
7. As people whom God has set free, what does verse 16 say we are to do and not do? Are you?
8. According to verses 17-18, how do we show proper respect to the following persons: A) Be-lievers? B) God? C) The king = government authorities? D) Your masters = your employer?
9. A) If we do good, yet suffer unjustly for it, how are we to handle it and why? B) How has Je-sus given us an example in this? C) How do you handle an unjust situation that causes you pain?