Saturday, March 21, 2015

1 Peter 1–5. A “Peculiar People”

Read 1 Peter 2:9–10, including footnote f. Also read the institute student manual commentary for 1 Peter 2:9, “What Is the Meaning of the Phrase ‘a Peculiar People’?” (pp. 416–17) and commentary for 1 Peter 2:9, “What Is a Royal Priesthood?” (p. 417). Write a brief definition of the following phrases:

Chosen generation – To be a chosen generation is a special selection of the Lord to move his work along. To be blessed with the gospel.

Royal priesthood – The authority to perform the blessings of the Lord on the earth.

Holy nation – To be the covenant people.

Peculiar people – “In the Old Testament, the Hebrew term from which peculiar was translated is segullah, which means ‘valued property,’ or ‘treasure.’ In the New Testament, the Greek term from which peculiar was translated isperipoiesis, which means ‘possession,’ or ‘an obtaining.’ Thus, we see that the scriptural term peculiar signifies ‘valued treasure,’ ‘made’ or ‘selected by God.’ For us to be identified by servants of the Lord as his peculiar people is a compliment of the highest order” – Elder Russell M. Ballard, “Children of the Covenant,” Ensign, May 1995, 34.

Read 1 Corinthians 6:19–20; Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 1:18–19; Mosiah 3:7; Doctrine and Covenants 18:10–11. Describe in writing the price that was paid to help us become God’s “peculiar people.”

Jesus Christ paid the ultimate price for us. We were bought with the price of His blood and suffering. He did this for us so that we could come to this world, learn, grow, and repent of our mistakes. So that we could become peculiar people. The only way for us to do that is through repentance, to become more like Christ, and to repay the price that He has paid for us.

Search 1 Peter 1:13–25; 2:1–17; 3:10–11; 4:8; 5:6–8. Make a list of principles that, when followed, help us remain God’s peculiar people.

1 Peter 1:13–25 – Be Holy in conversation, by preaching the gospel and keeping yourself pure in heart.

1 Peter 2:1-9 – The Saints have been called by our Father in Heaven to be separate and distinct from the world, they are to be a peculiar people 

1 Peter 2:10-17 – Being Heavenly Father’s people, keep the covenants you have made to him, and above all, love one another.

1 Peter 3:10-11 – Count the blessings which you have received, even if things seem to be falling apart, see the good in the situation not the bad.

1 Peter 4:8 – Have charity and mercy with each other and those we meet.

1 Peter 5:6-8 – Humbly trusting in God leads us to eternal life
 
The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles declared: “By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners” (“The Family: A Proclamation to the World,” Ensign, Nov. 1995, 102). Read 1 Peter 3:1–12 and identify three principles that relate to the statement above.

1 Peter 3:1-2 – Husbands and wives should counsel with one another wisely and without fear of reprisal one to another.

1 Peter 3:3-6 – Wives should be the example to their children and dress appropriately, without adding excessive jewelry, immodest clothing, and treat their husbands with love and kindness.

1 Peter 3:7-8 – Husbands should likewise be the example by being courteous, compassionate, tenderhearted, honoring and loving their wives.


1 Peter 3:9-12 – When the hard days come and it feels like the adversary has it out for you, come together as a couple and pray, the Lord sees you and hears your prayers. 

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