◄ 1 Peter 2:1 ►
Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Peter 2:1? 2. How can we "rid yourselves of all malice" in daily life? 3. What does "deceit, hypocrisy, envy" look like in modern Christian communities? 4. How does 1 Peter 2:1 connect with Ephesians 4:31 on behavior? 5. Why is it important to "rid yourselves" of these negative traits? 6. How can prayer help overcome "slander of every kind"? 7. How does 1 Peter 2:1 challenge personal growth in faith and character? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of 1 Peter 2:1? 9. How does 1 Peter 2:1 relate to the theme of spiritual maturity? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Peter 2? 11. What does "guile" mean in the Bible? 12. Are you living in a way that honors the Gospel? 13. What does the Bible say about church gossip? 14. What is the Bible's stance on slander? Discussion Questions 1. What specific behaviors does Peter instruct us to rid ourselves of, and why might these be particularly harmful to a Christian community? 2. How does the call to rid ourselves of these behaviors relate to the broader theme of holiness in 1 Peter? 3. In what ways can we practically "rid ourselves" of malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander in our daily lives? 4. How do the teachings in Ephesians 4:31 and Colossians 3:8 reinforce Peter's message in this verse? 5. Reflect on a time when you struggled with one of the behaviors listed in 1 Peter 2:1. How did you overcome it, and what role did your faith play in that process? 1 Peter 2 Bible Study Questions 1. What does it mean to crave pure spiritual milk? How can you apply this in your daily life? 2. In what ways are believers like "living stones"? 3. How does the metaphor of a "spiritual house" influence your understanding of community within the church? 4. How does recognizing Christ as the cornerstone affect your personal faith journey? 5. Discuss the paradox of freedom and slavery presented in this chapter. 6. How does the call for submission to authority resonate with the notion of personal freedom? 7. How can suffering for righteousness be seen as a blessing rather than a curse? 8. Why is it significant that Christ is described as both the cornerstone and the stumbling block? 9. How can believers live out their identity as a chosen race and a royal priesthood in the modern world? 10. How can you use your freedom in Christ as an opportunity for service rather than for evil? 11. What are practical ways to keep your conduct honorable among unbelievers? 12. How might abstaining from worldly desires lead to spiritual growth? 13. How can we apply the principle of submitting to human institutions in today's complex socio-political environment? 14. How does Christ's example inform our response to unjust suffering? 15. How can the church better serve as a beacon of God's love in our communities? 16. How does the identity of being "God's special possession" influence your daily actions and decisions? 17. How can the teachings of 1 Peter 2 help you in dealing with conflict or injustice? 18. How does the promise of God's "marvelous light" help you persevere in times of darkness? 19. In what ways can believers proclaim the excellencies of God in a largely secular society? 20. How can we model a life of servitude after Jesus in our modern, individualistic world? Links 1 Peter 2:1 NIV 1 Peter 2:1 NLT 1 Peter 2:1 ESV 1 Peter 2:1 NASB 1 Peter 2:1 KJV 1 Peter 2:1 Commentaries Bible Hub