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2. The Pattern – The Greatness of their Savior (His perfect example of suffering)
3. The Prospect – The Greatness of the Splendor of glory about to dawn. Glory 11x
in epistle.
Aroma
ch.1 – Cross and a New Dignity – Leads to a New Duty
ch.2 – Cross and a New Direction – Leads to a New Devotion
ch.3 – Cross and a New Destination – Leads to a New Dependence
ch.4 – Cross and a New Dynamic – Leads to a New Discipline
ch.5 – Cross and a New Danger – Leads to a New Diligence

Associations
Job – Similar in the Trial
Numbers – Similar in the Time frame (wilderness journey)
Ephesians – Similar in its Teaching
Daniel – Similar in Tenor (fiery trial, Babylon, mouth of the lion, banquets and rev-
eling). Peter was writing to exiles and strangers; abstain from fleshly lusts; “Peace be
multiplied.” Daniel’s name means “My God is judge” and chapter 4 says God will judge.
Arrangement

ch.1 – Salvation We Possess (Suffering and Prophecy)
ch.2 – Spiritual Growth in Our Progress (Suffering and the Pattern, v21)
ch.3 – Submission and Our Priorities (Suffering and Purpose, v18)
ch.4 – Suffering and Patience (Suffering and Power, v1)
ch.5 – Service We Practice (Suffering and Proclamation)
Analysis
With the background of Egypt to Canaan, the epistle can be divided as follows:
1:1-2:10 – EGYPT: Elected, inheritance, girded loins, Passover Lamb, unleavened bread,
the land to be possessed, spiritual house, chosen generation
2:11-4:11 – WILDERNESS: Pilgrims and strangers, war with Amalek, suffering, the
ark going before
4:12-5:11 – CANAAN: Anticipation of the land, elders, adversary, stablish, strengthen,
settle
(Note that these sections are also divided by the word “beloved.”)
Key Words
Grace (8x), called (5x), suffering and glory (linked 9x), sufferings of Christ (7x), seven
mentions of the Spirit
Background

Matthew 16 may well be the background for 1 Peter, and Matthew 17 for 2 Peter. In

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