Bible Study | 1 Peter 5:6-11

OBSERVATION

What does it say?

    1. What are the keywords in this passage? (1 Peter 5:6-11)
    2. According 1 Peter 5:5-6, why should humility be shown towards one another and why? (1 Peter 5:5-6)
    3. In 1 Peter 5:7, what are we told to do with our anxieties, and what is the specific reason given for doing so?
    4. What metaphors does Peter use to describe the devil in? What is the devil's goal? How is the devil to be dealt with? (1 Peter 5:8-9)
    5. In the context of Christians suffering throughout the world, why can believers have confidence in God? (1 Peter 5:9-11)
    6. Observe the contrast with regard to time duration in V:10? What does God promise to do for suffering believers? (1 Peter 5:10)
    7. What do we observe about God in this passage? (1 Peter 5:6-11)

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

    1. What does the imagery of the mighty hand of God (1 Peter 5:6) signify in the Old Testament and in this context? (Ref: Ex. 3:19, Deut. 4:34)
    2. Why does Peter connect humility with casting our anxieties on God? (1 Peter 5:7)
    3. What does this passage teach us about God‘s character and how should this be a means of great comfort and encouragement? (1 Peter 5:6-11)
    4. In what way does the hope of eternal glory help us to have the right perspective towards suffering? (1 Peter 5:10-11)

APPLICATION

What will I do?

    1. How does this passage challenge or confirm our understanding about suffering? Is there some attitude we need to change?
    2. How does this passage help us to cope with the suffering we face in our Christian walk?
    3. Observe the commands mentioned in this passage and consider how we could apply it?