2025 North America Staff Conference 

A LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1:1–9 (NIV) (Read 1:1–2:3; 2:9–12; 3:15–17; 4:7–10; 5:1–4) 

(1) What contrasting identities does Peter want Christians to embrace (1:1-2,6; 2:9-11)? Why is it important to know our identity as God’s elect? How might we hold on to this compound identity (personally and as a church) this year? 

(2) What is “a living hope,” and how is it different from hopes in this present life (3–5)? How does a living hope inspire believers (6-9)? What evidence have you seen of this living hope in your life and community/church? 

(3) In light of this hope, how does Peter encourage us to live (cf. 1:13–16; 1:22–2:3; 2:11–17; 3:15–17; 4:7–13; 5:1–4)? How do such lives influence those around us and change the world? 

(4) What things rob us of hope, and how does this passage provide a living hope? How does your 2025 key verse or direction (personally and as a church) gain inspiration and empowerment from our living hope?