The New Testament is a collection of twenty-seven books. All of the books come from the first followers of Jesus. Some of the books take only a few minutes to read. But before you read the books in the New Testament, it helps to know what each book is about.

 

When you see a word marked like *this, you will find the word explained in a Word List. You will find the list at the end of this article.

 

 

Here are a few words to help you to read the New Testament book of 1 Peter. 1 Peter is one of the books that we call the “general letters.” Paul did not write these books. Other leaders in the early *church wrote them. They wrote these letters to help encourage the people of God. The New Testament includes eight of those letters.

 

After you read what the book of 1 Peter is about, you will find some verses to read. These verses will help you understand Peter. You will see what was important to him.

 

1 Peter

 

Peter was one of the first men to follow Jesus. He became a leader in the early church. Many people in Peter’s day had no love for the early Christians. They were not kind to them. So, the people who followed Jesus suffered. Some had to leave their homes because people treated them so badly. Peter wrote this letter to comfort and encourage the people who were suffering. He told them that God is still in control. The troubles they suffered could make their faith even stronger.

 

Reading 1 Peter
Verses to Get You Started

 

Peter thanks God for hope.
1 Peter 1:3-9

God has chosen us.
1 Peter 2:9-12

We must love each other.
1 Peter 3:8-12

We may have to suffer.
1 Peter 4:12-19

We must not be proud.
1 Peter 5:6-11

 

Word List

Church: A group of people who follow and believe in Jesus Christ. A meeting of those who believe in Jesus Christ.