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would include general suffering (1 Pet. 3:13-17). Other sufferings would include “malicious speech
against” them (1 Pet. 3:16; 4:5) and a “fiery ordeal” (1 Pet. 4:12-19).

Purpose.
Apostle Peter wrote to them “in order to encourage” them and “testify that this is the true grace of God.
Stand fast in it” (1 Pet. 5:12 [NIV]).

Overview of I Peter

7.4 Let’s Practice this Lesson…

1. Who wrote 1 Peter?

2-4. List all three names of the author.

5-7. List three of the four reasons why some believed that Peter was not the author of 1 Peter.

8. Where was 1 Peter written?

9. When was 1 Peter written?

10. Briefly describe what could have prompted the author of 1 Peter to write 1 Peter to his recipients.

11-12. Write from memory 1 Peter 5:12 (which is also the purpose for writing 1 Peter.

13. Who are the recipients for 1 Peter?

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