Redeemed by the Blood 1Peter 1:18,19 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of...
The Foreordained Lamb 1Peter 1:20 He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. Christ is "the Lamb that...
Believing God through Jesus 1Peter 1:21 Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God....
Purified through Obedience 1Peter 1:22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one...
Impersishable 1Peter 1:23-25 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. For, "All...
Have Done with Wickedness 1Peter 2:1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Consider these...
Crave the Milk of the Word 1Peter 2:2,3 Like newborn babies, crave the pure milk of the Word, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you...
Living Stones 1Peter 2:4,5 As you come to him, the living Stone— rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are...
Corner Stone, Stumbling Stone 1Peter 2:6-8 For in Scripture it says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in...
A Royal Priesthood 1Peter 2:9-10 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of...
Abstinence 1Peter 2:11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. "the...
A Testimony of Good Works 1Peter 2:12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and...
Submit to Legitimate Human Authority 1Peter 2:13,14 Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the...
Silence Slanderers by Doing Good 1Peter 2:15 "For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men." Remember that he...
Feel Free to Do what is Right 1Peter 2:16 Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Jude warns, "certain...
Note: I will be away on business for a couple of weeks and consequently may suspend the devotionals till I get back depending on my time and internet access....
Slaves to Submit 1Peter 2:18 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who ...
Enduring Unjustified Suffering 1Peter 2:19,20 For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. But...
Christ's example of Suffering Unjustly 1Peter 2:21-23 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow...
Healed by His Wounds 1Peter 2:24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you...
Sheep Returned 1Peter 2:25 For you were like sheep going astray, (Isaiah 53:6) but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. Again...
The Wife to be Submissive 1Peter 3:1,2 Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won...
A Wife's Inner Beauty 1Peter 3:3,4 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes....
Timeless Beauty 1Peter 3:5,6 For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive...
Husbands to be Considerate 1Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner...
Get Along 1Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. "Living in harmony"...
React with Love 1Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a ...
The Fruit of Righteous Living 1Peter 3:10-12 For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech....
Fear not for doing Good 1Peter 3:13,14 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed....
Winning a Hearing 1Peter 3:15,16 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason...