Christ teaches us how to respond to persecution by His example.

Peter teaches us how to respond rightly to persecution.

We must bless one another and our enemies as well.

Christian household’s must follow Christ’s example of submission.

Peter commands believers to glorify God by submission to human government.

Peter urges believers to abstain from fleshly desires which wage war on our souls.

God is building a corporate living temple with living stones.

Peter exhorts believers to live in love because they have been born again.

God’s great mercy in redemption should transform the way we live!