One of the key verses of Peter is 1:17, which concludes with the command “conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay upon earth.” The Christian’s pilgrimage on earth should be marked by various life-styles and attitudes Three of these that Peter emphasizes in this passage are: Be Holy (1:15-16) Fear God (1:17) Love One Another (1:22) These are basic commands for active consecrated Christian living Later in the epistle (2:11—3:12) Peter treats speci c rules of behavior (e.g., of servants, husbands, wives) B REDEMPTION BY CHRIST’S BLOOD (1:18-19) The lamb as a type and picture of Christ appears from time to time throughout the Bible Make a list of the various truths taught about the blood of Christ in this passage Chart 112 shows key references to Christ as a lamb, as these references appear throughout the Bible Read the context of each passage cited C LIFE OF SUBJECTION (2:11—3:12) The key word of this passage is submit Read the segment and note how many paragraphs open with that thought What does the passage teach about submission in the everyday living of citizens, employees, wives, husbands, and members of a local church? D SUFFERING AND TRIAL (3:13—5:11) Peter the realist writes much about the su ering and trials of Christians Read 3:13 —4:11 and observe how Peter writes about these attitudes of Christians in suffering: CHART 112: THE LAMB IN SCRIPTURE attitude of goodness in action (3:13-17) attitude of newness of life (3:18-22) attitude of separation in living (4:1-6) attitude of service in suffering (4:7-11) In 4:12—5:11 Peter writes more about the trials (e.g., “ ery ordear 4:12) of a Christian Chart 113 shows a breakdown of this passage The glory and help of God are two of the triumphant notes with which Peter concludes this section As an optimist the apostle was dent that the su ering and trials of Christians can re ect the glory of ... Christ as a lamb, as these references appear throughout the Bible Read the context of each passage cited C LIFE OF SUBJECTION (2:11—3:12) The key word of this passage is submit Read the segment and... breakdown of this passage The glory and help of God are two of the triumphant notes with which Peter concludes this section As an optimist the apostle was dent that the su ering and trials of Christians... CHRIST’S BLOOD (1:18-19) The lamb as a type and picture of Christ appears from time to time throughout the Bible Make a list of the various truths taught about the blood of Christ in this passage