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Peter's First Letter Trivia Quiz

Peter wrote this letter as encouragement to those Christians who were suffering persecution, and it's a letter that encourages still today. All verses are from the NLT Life Application Study Bible.

A multiple-choice quiz by laughinggirl. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
laughinggirl

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
118,335

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

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5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Peter exhorts Christians everywhere to be encouraged because "there is ___
____ ahead..." What is ahead, according to the NLT? Hint

peaceful serenity

wonderful joy

joyous suffering

wondrous opportunity

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Question 2 of 10

2. Peter tells his readers that their faith is being tested to show its strength. He compares this to the purification of gold. What does he say tests and purifies gold?

Answer: (One Word: very hot!)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Peter warns his readers to "think clearly and exercise" what (NLT)? Hint

self-control

love

mercy

faithfulness

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Question 4 of 10

4. Peter told Christians that they should obey God because they are his "followers".

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In chapter 2, Peter reminds all believers to be rid of all malicious behavior and deceit. Which of these does he NOT mention in this section? Hint

backstabbing

hypocrisy

hate

jealousy

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Question 6 of 10

6. Using scripture from Psalms and Isaiah, what does Peter compare Christ to in chapter two? Hint

the lamb of God

the cornerstone

the living word

all of these

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these Old Testament figures does Peter not mention in I Peter? Hint

Sarah

Lot

Abraham

Noah

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Question 8 of 10

8. How does Peter say women of old made themselves beautiful? Hint

They wore jewelry.

They wore fancy hairstyles.

They wore fine linens.

They trusted God.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What animal does Peter compare the Devil to in chapter five? Hint

bear

wolf

shark

lion

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who helped Peter write this letter? Hint

Silas

Mark

Timothy

No one

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Peter exhorts Christians everywhere to be encouraged because "there is ___ ____ ahead..." What is ahead, according to the NLT?

Answer: wonderful joy

"So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while." I Peter 1:6

2. Peter tells his readers that their faith is being tested to show its strength. He compares this to the purification of gold. What does he say tests and purifies gold?

Answer: fire

"These trials are only to test your faith, to show that it is strong and pure. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold--and your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold." I Peter 1:7

3. Peter warns his readers to "think clearly and exercise" what (NLT)?

Answer: self-control

"So think clearly and exercise self-control. Look forward to the special blessings that will come to you at the return of Jesus Christ." I Peter 1:13

4. Peter told Christians that they should obey God because they are his "followers".

Answer: False

"Obey God because you are his children. Don't slip back into your old ways of doing evil: you didn't know any better then. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God -- who chose you to be his children -- is holy." I Peter 1:14-15

5. In chapter 2, Peter reminds all believers to be rid of all malicious behavior and deceit. Which of these does he NOT mention in this section?

Answer: hate

"You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fullness of your salvation. Cry out for this nourishment as a baby cries for milk, now that you have had a taste of the Lord's kindness." I Peter 2:2-3

6. Using scripture from Psalms and Isaiah, what does Peter compare Christ to in chapter two?

Answer: the cornerstone

Peter quoted Isaiah 28:16, Isaiah 8:14 and Psalms 118:22. "'I am placing a stone in Jerusalem, a chosen cornerstone, and anyone who believes in him will never be disappointed.' Yes, he is very precious to you who believe. But for those who reject him, 'The stone that was rejected by the builders has now become the cornerstone.' And the scriptures also say, 'He is the stone that makes people stumble, the rock that will make them fall.'" I Peter 2:6-8

7. Which of these Old Testament figures does Peter not mention in I Peter?

Answer: Lot

He reminds wives to behave as Sarah did towards Abraham, with love and respect. Later on he mentions God waiting patiently for Noah to finish the ark before sending the floods to punish the people. Lot is mentioned in II Peter.

8. How does Peter say women of old made themselves beautiful?

Answer: They trusted God.

In 3:3-5, Peter tells wives to not be concerned with outward beauty, that they should be known for the beauty from within that trust in God provides.

9. What animal does Peter compare the Devil to in chapter five?

Answer: lion

"Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for some victim to devour. Take a firm stand against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that Christians all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are." I Peter 5:8-9

10. Who helped Peter write this letter?

Answer: Silas

Peter acknowledges Silas' help in the writing of this letter. Silas is also known as Silvanus (the Greek equivalent of Silas) in the KJV. Silas was one of the men chosen to deliver the letter from the Jerusalem Council to the church in Antioch as talked about in Acts 15:22. He also accompanied Paul on his second missionary journey.

Source: Author laughinggirl

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