1 Peter by Sue Edwards (Lesson 9)

Genre- Religion/Biblical Studies/Bible Study Guides

1 Peter: Finding Encouragement in Troubling Times by Sue Edwards

Published by- Kregel Publications

Copyrighted- 2011

Number of pages- 102

Age Group- Adult Women

Description of book- Paperback, listed price- $12.99, ISBN 978-0-8254-4198

Lesson 9, “Strengthen Your Sacred Kin” 1 Peter 5:1-14

These past nine weeks have been a renewal for me in studying the Bible.  I had been not involving myself in my own Bible study, but in my children’s and I have surely been missing out on what God has had to share with me.

My biggest “takeaway” from these lessons in love.  Love is one of the most important things we can give and do.  I have noticed a change in our own household since I have been explaining to the kids how important it is to love no matter what and to keep calm about life.

I have also taken away: how to be a better wife, submit to different levels of authority, and how to be a priest in my own household.

I am going to make sure that I put all that I have learned in these lessons to good use.  I am going to start a journal, where I will write down everything that I have been doing  and if it is Godly or not and how I will adjust my lifestyle.  It is going to be something I am going to have to do and have someone I can be accountable to.

I have been blessed by this study and I am off to check out the other studies and begin a Bible study life!

Thank you for being with me for these 1 Peter lessons.  May God bless you and keep you well.

Please look at the rest of my blogs for the other lessons.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received 1 Peter by Sue Edwards for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour. All links were current when posted. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

1 Peter by Sue Edwards (Lesson 8)

Genre- Religion/Biblical Studies/Bible Study Guides

1 Peter: Finding Encouragement in Troubling Times by Sue Edwards

Published by- Kregel Publications

Copyrighted- 2011

Number of pages- 102

Age Group- Adult Women

Description of book- Paperback, listed price- $12.99, ISBN 978-0-8254-4198

Lesson 8, “Persevere with the End in Mind” 1 Peter 4:7-19

I think in today’s society we focus too much on the now and not on the future.  As a Christian we must focus on the future and the end time on earth.

Peter thought prayer was very important and I really agree, because it is one of the ways we speak with God.  Without prayer we wouldn’t be able to talk with God and share our praises and concerns.

I learned that you need to have self-control and be sober-minded to have an authentic and consistent mind while praying.  When I say my own prayers, I have found it best to kneel or sit, because if I do it any other way, I lose my focus.

One of the other important things I learned this week is that we need to love and keep loving others in a Godly way, even when we are feeling out of sorts.  Peter says that love covers many sins.  And this week, no matter how frustrated people make me, I am going to show them unconditional love.

Next week is our last week.  I hope you have been enjoying my views from these lessons.

I hope you all have had a wonderful week and I will inform you next week about my thoughts on “Lesson Nine.”  Please look at the rest of my blogs for the other lessons.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received 1 Peter by Sue Edwards for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour. All links were current when posted. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

1 Peter by Sue Edwards (Lesson 7)

Genre- Religion/Biblical Studies/Bible Study Guides
1 Peter: Finding Encouragement in Troubling Times by Sue Edwards
Published by- Kregel Publications
Copyrighted- 2011
Number of pages- 102
Age Group- Adult Women
Description of book- Paperback, listed price- $12.99, ISBN 978-0-8254-4198




Lesson 7: Stand Strong When Wronged 1 Peter 3:13-4:6
I have relearned some important parts of life in this lesson
I am a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom and I have found that whenever I speak out in frustration to the children, like when they aren't listening to me, that life doesn't go well for any of us. And If I treat them kindly and gently and smile, then all of the negativity leaves us. I need to remember to always treat people with respect and gentleness, so kindness can be passed on.
I have spent time praying and thinking about this lesson. The Holy Spirit is telling me that I need to study the Bible and learn everything I can, so that I can kindly and respectfully answer question that people ask me about my hope and Christ.
I hope you all have had a wonderful week and I will inform you next week about my thoughts on “Lesson Eight.”  Please go to my main website to see previous lessons.  Thank you.
Disclosure of Material Connection- I received 1 Peter by Sue Edwards for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour. All links were current when posted. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

1 Peter by Sue Edwards (Lesson Six)

Genre- Religion/Biblical Studies/Bible Study Guides
1 Peter: Finding Encouragement in Troubling Times by Sue Edwards
Published by- Kregel Publications
Copyrighted- 2011
Number of pages- 102
Age Group- Adult Women
Description of book- Paperback, listed price- $12.99, ISBN 978-0-8254-4198
Link to Lesson 1.
Link to Lesson 2.
Link to Lesson 3.
Link to Lesson 4.
Link to Lesson 5.


Lesson 6, “Pursue Peace with Doves and Dragons” 1 Peter 3:8-12
I have learned so much from these lessons and this one is especially important as it is about the church and how we need to work together with harmony, sympathy, love, and humility. 
Next to the case study about a mother and her two grown daughters, my favorite section was the “Living Stone Story” about a pastor’s wife and how she responded to the disappointment from a woman in the church.  This woman said the wife had not met her needs, disappointed her, and was not a good pastor’s wife.  The pastor’s wife had a clear conscience and spoke to the woman nicely, but firmly about how her focus was on obeying God and that she (the pastor’s wife) or perhaps someone else was who God had in mind to help this woman meet her needs.
I know that I need to be just like that pastor’s wife, exuding harmony, sympathy, love, and humility for my church family.  I will pray to God every day, so that I can make that happen.
I hope you all have had a wonderful week and I will inform you next week about my thoughts on “Lesson Seven.”
Disclosure of Material Connection- I received 1 Peter by Sue Edwards for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour. All links were current when posted. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

1 Peter by Sue Edwards (Lesson 2)

Genre- Religion/Biblical Studies/Bible Study Guides

1 Peter: Finding Encouragement in Troubling Times by Sue Edwards

Published by- Kregel Publications

Copyrighted- 2011

Number of pages- 102

Age Group- Adult Women

Description of book- Paperback, listed price- $12.99, ISBN 978-0-8254-4198

Link to Lesson 1.

Lesson 2- “Respond like a Bone-Dry Babe”

Lesson two has been thought provoking.  I really enjoyed studying Core 4 (“Love One Another") and Core 5 (Satisfy Your Craving”). 

I liked Core 4, because it shows that if we can truly love our neighbors then we are loving and obeying God.  In Core 5, I was captivated by the thought of spiritual milk.  Comparing it so much to a mother’s milk turned me off until I thought of a cow instead of a human mother.  We do need that milk, literal or figurative, and we will become much better Christians if we satisfy our cravings for the word of God (the spiritual milk).  These two cores has shown me a lot in how I need to grow in Christ, with how I treat others and how I study the Bible.  I need to make a daily effort to do both.  I need to reach out to at least one person to show them how much they are loved by me (and God) and I need to read the Bible, so I can better help those people and myself.  And I think I am going start in my own family and then work from there.

One thing that is concerning me as I am reading and doing this Bible study, is that it is taking much longer than an 1 1/2 just to do the Core sections.  In the introduction it said that this study would take that amount of time and I think it takes me around 1/2 an hour to do one Core.  I am hoping that as I become fluent in doing this Bible study that my time will improve, because I am running out of time in the day to do what I need to do, perhaps this is a sign I need to make more time for God.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received 1 Peter by Sue Edwards for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour. All links were current when posted. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

1 Peter by Sue Edwards (Lesson 1)

Genre- Religion/Biblical Studies/Bible Study Guides

1 Peter: Finding Encouragement in Troubling Times by Sue Edwards

Published by- Kregel Publications

Copyrighted- 2011

Number of pages- 102

Age Group- Adult Women

Description of book- Paperback, listed price- $12.99, ISBN 978-0-8254-4198

Lesson 1

I was excited to learn about this study and participate for this is the first week and we have completed Lesson 1, which covered 1 Peter 1:1-12.

Sue Edwards has developed three levels of study: “core” questions, “digging deeper” questions, and “summit” questions.  Each level takes a great amount of time and resource dedication.  As the participant, we needed to pick the level that would work the best for us.  I have chosen the second level, “digging deeper,” because I have the outside resources of atlas, Bible dictionary, and concordance.

I really enjoy the way this book is laid out and I am doing one Core a day within each lesson.  And the Living Stone Story was a great addition.  I am looking forward to reading each one.

I can’t wait for Lesson 2!

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received 1 Peter by Sue Edwards for free from the Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour. All links were current when posted. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.