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1 Peter 2:11-25 (ESV)
“Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, ...”
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In 1 Peter 2:11-25, believers are urged to live as “foreigners and exiles,” abstaining from sinful desires and submitting to authority for the Lord’s sake. Peter highlights how godly living silences critics and brings glory to God. He calls for respect, love, and endurance, even in suffering. Christ’s example stands central—He bore injustice without retaliation, entrusting Himself to God. His wounds bring healing, leading us back to the Shepherd of our souls. This passage reminds us that true freedom is found in servanthood to Christ, reflecting His love and righteousness in a world that often opposes Him.
1. What is your general attitude toward people in authority over you (bosses, parents, police, etc.)?
2. From what did Peter urge his readers to abstain? Why? (1 Peter 2:11)
11 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.
3. Why is it important for believers to live good lives? (1 Peter 2:12)
12 Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.
4. To whom did Peter urge his readers to submit themselves? Why? (1 Peter 2:13-14)
13 Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution,b whether it be to the emperorc as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good.
5. Why does God allow government? (1 Peter 2:14)
14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good.
6. What effect does obedience to government have on many people? (1 Peter 2:15)
15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.
7. What did Peter tell his readers not to do with their freedom? (1 Peter 2:16)
16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servantsd of God.
8. What role does respect play in our interactions with authority? (1 Peter 2:17)
17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
9. To whom did Peter encourage his readers to submit? Why? (1 Peter 2:18-19)
18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. 19 For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly.
10. What commendable act is unique among Christians? (1 Peter 2:19)
19 For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly.
11. How did Peter contract just with unjust suffering? (1 Peter 2:20)
20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.
12. To what were the readers of this letter called? (1 Peter 2:21)
21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
13. What did Christ leave us? Why? (1 Peter 2:21)
21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
14. What does Isaiah 53:9 say about Christ? (1 Peter 2:22)
22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth.
15. How did Christ deal with His suffering? (1 Peter 2:22-23)
22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.
16. Why did Christ bear our sins? (1 Peter 2:24)
24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
17. What animal are we like? How? (1 Peter 2:25)
25 For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Thank You for calling me to be set apart in this world. Help me to abstain from sinful desires and to live a life that glorifies You. Strengthen me to submit to authority with humility, reflecting Your righteousness in all I do. When I face opposition or suffering, remind me of Christ’s example—who endured injustice without retaliation. Teach me to entrust myself fully to You, the righteous Judge. Lord, by His wounds, I am healed; lead me always back to You, my Shepherd and Overseer. May my life shine as a testimony of Your grace and truth. Amen.
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