1 Peter Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on 1 peter bible, 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 1:3 (KJV)
What kind of hope has God begotten us to?
Answer: A lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead
Study note. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Lesson 2 · 1 Peter 1:4 (KJV)
What is our inheritance?
Answer: Incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven
Study note. To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you.
Lesson 3 · 1 Peter 1:18 (KJV)
What are we redeemed by?
Answer: The precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot
Study note. Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold… But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.
Lesson 4 · 1 Peter 2:5 (KJV)
What are we as a spiritual house?
Answer: Living stones built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood
Study note. Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
Lesson 5 · 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV)
What did Peter call the believers?
Answer: Both
Study note. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
Lesson 6 · 1 Peter 2:21 (KJV)
What did Peter say about suffering?
Answer: It is a participation in Christ's sufferings
Study note. For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps.
Lesson 7 · 1 Peter 3:1 (KJV)
What did Peter say about wives?
Answer: Be in subjection to your own husbands
Study note. Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives.
Lesson 8 · 1 Peter 4:7 (KJV)
What did Peter say about the end of all things?
Answer: Be sober, and watch unto prayer
Study note. But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
Lesson 9 · 1 Peter 4:12 (KJV)
What should we not think strange concerning the fiery trial?
Answer: It is to try you
Study note. Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you.
Lesson 10 · 1 Peter 5:4 (KJV)
Who is the chief Shepherd?
Answer: Jesus Christ
Study note. And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
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 bible 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?