Fun Trivia : Peter (I and II)

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Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

Peter (I and II)

Peter extolls Christians everywhere to be encouraged because "there is ___ ____ ahead..." What is ahead, according to the NLT?

Peter's First Letter


wonderful joy. "So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while." I Peter 1:6



Peter tells his readers that their faith is being tested to show its strength. He compares this to the purification of gold. What does he say tests and purifies gold?

Peter's First Letter


fire . "These trials are only to test your faith, to show that it is strong and pure. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold--and your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold." I Peter 1:7



Peter warns his readers to "think clearly and exercise" what (NLT)?

Peter's First Letter


self-control. "So think clearly and exercise self-control. Look forward to the special blessings that will come to you at the return of Jesus Christ." I Peter 1:13



Using scripture from Psalms and Isaiah, what does Peter compare Christ to in chapter two?

Peter's First Letter


the cornerstone. Peter quoted Isaiah 28:16, Isaiah 8:14 and Psalms 118:22. "'I am placing a stone in Jerusalem, a chosen cornerstone, and anyone who believes in him will never be disappointed.' Yes, he is very precious to you who believe. But for those who reject him, 'The stone that was rejected by the builders has now become the cornerstone.' And the scriptures also say, 'He is the stone that makes people stumble, the rock that will make them fall.'" I Peter 2:6-8



How does Peter say women of old made themselves beautiful?

Peter's First Letter


They trusted God.. In 3:3-5, Peter tells wives to not be concerned with outward beauty, that they should be known for the beauty from within that trust in God provides.



What animal does Peter compare the Devil to in chapter five?

Peter's First Letter


lion. "Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for some victim to devour. Take a firm stand against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that Christians all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are." I Peter 5:8-9



Who helped Peter write this letter?

Peter's First Letter


Silas. Peter acknowledges Silas' help in the writing of this letter. Silas is also known as Silvanus (the Greek equivalent of Silas) in the KJV. Silas was one of the men chosen to letter from the Jerusalem Council to the church in Antioch as talked about in Acts 15:22. He also accompanied Paul on his second missionary journey.