1 Peter 1–5. A “Peculiar People”

1.    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:
o       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.
o       Royal priesthood - The authority to perform the blessings of the Lord on the earth
o       Holy nation - The covenant people
o       Peculiar people - Different from the world because we hold true to our standards.
2.    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.” We were bought with the price of Christ's blood and suffering so that we might have the opportunity to repent of our mistakes. Repentance is the key to becoming more like Christ and to repay for the price that was paid.
​ 3.    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. 
    - Be Holy in conversation
    - Love one another
    - Be believing
    - Be willing to offer up sacrifices
    - Honor all men
    - Fear God
    - Refrain from evil speaking
    - Do good
    - Seek peace
    - Have charity
    - Humble yourself
4.    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.
- Wife to subject to the husband's counsel
- Husband to honor and love his wife
- Be unified as a couple