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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