1 Peter — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on 1 peter, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 1 Peter 1:4 (KJV)
According to the first chapter, to what kind of inheritance are believers begotten?
Answer: An inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled
Study note. Peter describes an inheritance that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven.
Lesson 2 · 1 Peter 1:7 (KJV)
What does Peter say is 'much more precious than of gold that perisheth'?
Answer: The trial of your faith
Study note. The trial of faith is tried with fire to be found unto praise and honor.
Lesson 3 · 1 Peter 1:16 (KJV)
Peter commands the believers to be holy in all manner of conversation because of what reason?
Answer: Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy
Study note. Peter quotes the commandment of the Lord regarding holiness.
Lesson 4 · 1 Peter 2:5 (KJV)
As what kind of stones are believers built up into a spiritual house?
Answer: Lively stones
Study note. Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood.
Lesson 5 · 1 Peter 2:13 (KJV)
How should believers submit themselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake?
Answer: For the Lord's sake
Study note. Believers are told to submit to ordinances, whether to the king or governors.
Lesson 6 · 1 Peter 2:24 (KJV)
By whose stripes were ye healed, according to Peter?
Answer: Christ
Study note. Peter refers to Christ's suffering, by whose stripes ye were healed.
Lesson 7 · 1 Peter 3:15 (KJV)
What should a believer be ready always to give to every man that asketh?
Answer: A reason of the hope that is in you
Study note. We are to be ready to give an answer with meekness and fear.
Lesson 8 · 1 Peter 3:20 (KJV)
How many souls were saved by water in the days of Noah?
Answer: Eight
Study note. Peter notes that few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.
Lesson 9 · 1 Peter 4:8 (KJV)
What does Peter say 'shall cover the multitude of sins'?
Answer: Charity
Study note. Above all things have fervent charity among yourselves.
Lesson 10 · 1 Peter 5:8 (KJV)
Who does Peter describe as a 'roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour'?
Answer: Your adversary the devil
Study note. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walketh about.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does 1 peter point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?