Daily Readings (Page 115)

What is the basis of Peter’s exhortation of elders? In other words, what does Peter have in common with the elders to whom he is addressing?

Why do you suppose that “It is better…to suffer for doing good than for doing evil?”

Believers must be ready to speak boldly about their faith in Christ. What are the common objections you receive from non-believers? What can you do to better prepare yourself to respond to their objections?  

Peter exhorts his readers “to do good” in interacting with non-believers. How would you apply this principle to your relationship with non-believers?  

Describe the basis or motivation for Christians to live with patience and tolerance in a potentially hostile environment?

What does Peter say with regards to an appropriate Christian response to opposition? How have you dealt with opposition to your Christian faith?  

What are the virtues related to cultivating harmonious social relations? How would you apply them to your relationship with non-believers?  

How do we live out the new birth?

What is the highest motive for holy living according to these verses?  

What is the warning for sin? What does it mean to fear God?