Entries by Bob O' Fee

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Lesson 1 – 2 Peter Chapter 1:1-3

As we leave the book of First Peter and enter his second letter, we should take a brief look back to First Peter to remember the jewels of wisdom with which we were blessed. Peter’s letter reached far and wide, and his audience was Jews, Christians, pagans, free citizens and slaves – and of course, […]

Easter 2024 – The Resurrection of Christ

We’re at the time of year when Christians around the world focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is something the world around us does its best to undermine any observance of Jesus Christ whatsoever. Thus the invention of the Easter bunny, Easter egg hunts and other non-spiritual things. For many non-Christians, […]

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Lesson 19 – I Peter Chapter 5:6-14

As Peter opens up chapter 5, he has instructed the leaders in the church to make sure that they take very good care of the flock that God has entrusted to them. We can also take the application of this even further by being involved in the caring for and overseeing of our family, friends, […]

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Lesson 18 – I Peter Chapter 5:1-5

I Peter 5:1 “Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed,” Peter is again starting out by saying “therefore,” referring back to all he has instructed us about suffering in and for Christ. […]

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Lesson 17 – I Peter Chapter 4:12-19

Last week Peter trained us up by bringing the word “fervent” into view, that we should have a “fervent love” for each other, and also be willing to extend this same fervent love to strangers. This means we’re willing to put in the extra effort that it takes to do that, just like an athlete […]

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Lesson 16 – I Peter Chapter 4:8-11

Looking back on what we covered so far in chapter 4, let’s remember to “arm ourselves” with the same attitude that Jesus had. Don’t give in looking back to a time when we didn’t have Christ in our life. Looking back to the “good ’ol days,” could possibly bring sinful thoughts to your mind. When […]

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Lesson 15 – I Peter Chapter 4:1-7

In chapter 3, we were taught about having submission in the home. This is especially important to the wife who has a husband that is an unbeliever as her continued witness before him could be used by God to save him. The Christian husband is to treat his wife with love and respect, having an […]

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Lesson 14 – I Peter Chapter 3:16-21

I Peter 3:16 “And keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame.” In the previous verses Peter has instructed us that God’s eyes are always on us, that He’s always watching over His children, and He […]

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Lesson 13 – I Peter Chapter 3:12-15

To recap what we talked about in our last lesson, I will just read verses 8 to 11… (NLT) “Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults […]

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Lesson 12 – I Peter Chapter 3:8-11

I Peter 3:8 “To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit;” (NKJV) “Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous.” (NLT) “Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each […]