Peter continues with the exhortation he began back in 2:11-12. Peter exhorted these believers to “Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles.” This is still his point and Peter has been building on this exhortation with various aspects of life, even household life. He begins with the believer's response to government (2:13-17). He then moves to the interactions within the household, beginning with the response of slaves to masters (2:18-25) and now the response of spouses to one another (3:1-7). As believers, we must strive to exalt Jesus in our marriages and in our responses to one another. By God's grace we can.
Peter writes to believers who have been scattered because of the opposition and persecution they are facing. These believers are now scattered across Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, Bithynia; which is modern day Turkey. Peter addresses throughout this epistle the appropriate response to suffering. Part of that response involves understanding our connection as believers to Jesus and the suffering that he endured on our behalf. We can follow the example of Jesus and endure suffering and the various hardships that may come into our lives. Peter writes to encourage these believers to endure because of the living hope that we have through Jesus. You can endure today, as you hope in Jesus.
Graceway Church of Michiana exists in South Bend, IN for the purpose of Exalting our great God and Savior, Edifying and Encouraging believers and Engaging our Community.
