1 Peter Chapter 2 — Living Stones Quiz Flashcards

#1

In 1 Peter 2:5, Peter describes believers as what kind of stones being built into a spiritual house?

📖 1 Peter 2:5

#2

According to 1 Peter 2:6, what Old Testament passage does Peter cite regarding the cornerstone?

📖 1 Peter 2:6

#3

In 1 Peter 2:9, what five attributes does Peter use to describe God's people?

📖 1 Peter 2:9

#4

What behavior does Peter encourage believers to abstain from in 1 Peter 2:11?

📖 1 Peter 2:11

#5

According to 1 Peter 2:13-14, for what reason should believers submit to governing authorities?

📖 1 Peter 2:13-14

#6

In 1 Peter 2:18, what specific group of people does Peter address regarding submission?

📖 1 Peter 2:18

#7

What example does Peter point to in 1 Peter 2:21-23 as the model for enduring suffering?

📖 1 Peter 2:21-23

#8

According to 1 Peter 2:24, what did Christ carry to the cross?

📖 1 Peter 2:24

#2

Isaiah 28:16

Peter quotes Isaiah 28:16 in 1 Peter 2:6, identifying Christ as a chosen and precious cornerstone laid in Zion.

1 Peter 2:6

#1

Living stones

Peter uses the metaphor of 'living stones' to describe believers who are being built together into a spiritual house for God (1 Peter 2:5, NIV).

1 Peter 2:5

#4

Sinful desires that wage war against the soul

In 1 Peter 2:11, Peter urges believers to 'abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul' (NIV).

1 Peter 2:11

#3

Chosen, royal, holy, God's special possession, and those who declare His praises

Peter describes believers as 'a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you' (1 Peter 2:9, NIV).

1 Peter 2:9

#6

Slaves in relation to their masters

Peter begins a section on household submission by addressing slaves (servants): 'Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters' (1 Peter 2:18, NIV).

1 Peter 2:18

#5

For the Lord's sake, as an example to unbelievers

Peter instructs believers to submit to governing authorities 'for the Lord's sake' and to silence the ignorant talk of foolish people by doing good (1 Peter 2:13-15, NIV).

1 Peter 2:13-14

#8

Our sins in his body

Peter writes, 'He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness' (1 Peter 2:24, NIV).

1 Peter 2:24

#7

Christ's suffering and his response to mistreatment

Peter explicitly states in 1 Peter 2:21 that Christ left believers 'an example, that you should follow in his steps,' and describes Christ's patient endurance during his suffering (1 Peter 2:21-23, NIV).

1 Peter 2:21-23

#9

In 1 Peter 2:25, what two roles does Peter attribute to Christ in relation to believers?

📖 1 Peter 2:25

#10

What does Peter call believers who believe in Christ in 1 Peter 2:7?

📖 1 Peter 2:7

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#10

Precious

In 1 Peter 2:7, Peter writes that to believers who have faith in Christ, 'the stone is precious' (referring to Christ), indicating that believers themselves are precious to God (1 Peter 2:7, NIV).

1 Peter 2:7

#9

Shepherd and Overseer

Peter states that believers 'were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls' (1 Peter 2:25, NIV), referencing Christ in these two roles.

1 Peter 2:25

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