The Holy Bible - First Peter

The Holy Bible is a collection of books. So I have split them up. I will read it in 1 year, every day ~15 minutes of reading.

Why read it?

The First Letter of Peter was written by the apostle Peter around 60–64 AD to Christians scattered across Asia Minor who faced suffering for their faith. Peter encourages them to stand firm, live holy lives, and remember their hope in Christ. He shows how suffering can refine faith and points to Jesus as the example.

You will find comfort in trials, calls to humility, and teaching on submission. This book helps anyone who suffers for doing right or needs strength to live as a stranger in the world.

Favourite quote

In 1 Peter 5:8, Peter warns:

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

This verse calls us to stay alert and clear-headed. The devil seeks to harm, so we must watch and resist.

What I Loved

The words about Jesus in chapter 2 touch me. Peter calls Him “a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious” (1 Peter 2:4). Believers are built into a spiritual house on Him. This picture shows our secure place in Christ, no matter how the world treats us.

Key Takeaway

First Peter teaches that we have a living hope through Jesus’ resurrection. Suffering comes, but God uses it to prove our faith genuine. The letter calls us to live holy, love one another deeply, submit to authority, and follow Christ’s steps. It reminds us that God watches over us and will one day restore all things.