Trial

Peter’s two letters are a mere 166 verses. Nonetheless, they are packed with keen wisdom from a seasoned pastor about how to live amidst life’s trials in light of the person and work of Jesus, who also suffered unjustly.

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- Trial: Study Guide (pdf)
  This study guide outlines all details for this series of sermons, including Group Resources, Group Discussion Questions, Family Resources, Pastoral Parenting, Family Dinner Bible Study and more.
- Trial Poster (zip) (zip)
- Trial Postcard (zip) (zip)
  Includes printing instructions.
- Door Hanger (zip) (zip)
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- Bookmark and Schedule (pdf)
- Trial: Logo EPS (zip)
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- Trial Wallpaper (zip)

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The following books are offered as further study materials. We do not necessarily endorse every word of these books but feel that they can be useful tools as additional resources. Links will open on amazon.com

1 Peter: A Commentary on First Peter (Hermeneia: a Critical and Historical Commentary on the Bible) by Paul J. Achtemeier
Technical commentaries

1 Peter (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) by Karen H. Jobes
Technical commentaries

Word Biblical Commentary Vol. 50, 2 Peter, Jude (bauckham) by Richard J. Bauckham
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1 Peter (New Testament Guides) by David G. Horrell
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The Message of 1 Peter (The Bible Speaks Today) by Edmund P. Clowney
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1 Peter: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale New Testament Commentaries) by Wayne Grudem
Non-technical commentaries

The New American Commentary: 1, 2 Peter, Jude (New American Commentary, 37) by Thomas R. Schreiner
Non-technical commentaries

1 Peter: A Navpress Bible Study (Lifechange Series) by NavPress and Navigators
Simple bible study guides

2 Peter and Jude (The Lifechange Series) by NavPress
Simple bible study guides

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