Flourish Bible Study - 1 & 2 Peter: Living Hope in a Hard World
Book Description
A 10-Week Study for Women on 1&2 Peter
Peter's Epistles are a rallying cry for hope. Written to a young church facing intensifying persecution, they showcase the living hope of the gospel even in the midst of trials and tribulation.
Join Lydia Brownback as she digs deeper into the books of 1-2 Peter and learn that God does not abandon us in our suffering. Through the themes of suffering, the transformative power of God, spiritual authority, false teachers, and the last days, Peter directs us to the God who is faithful in our trials, working them for his glory and for our good.
The Flourish Bible Study series equips women to study the overarching storyline of the Bible book by book. Designed for individual or group use, each 10-week workbook features conversational teaching that aims to make in-depth Bible study accessible to women in all seasons of life, along with practical application questions and additional recommended resources.
Table of Contents:
The Timing of 1 and 2 Peter
Introduction: Getting into the Epistles of Peter
Reading Plan
1 Peter: As We Begin . . .
Week 1: A Living Hope (1 Peter 1:1-12)
Week 2: Growing Up in Christ (1 Peter 1:13-2:3)
Week 3: A Spiritual House (1 Peter 2:4-25)
Week 4: Living in Love (1 Peter 3:1-22)
Week 5: The God Who Purifies (1 Peter 4:1-19)
Week 6: The Way Home (1 Peter 5:1-14)
2 Peter: As We Begin . . .
Week 7: Knowing and Growing (2 Peter 1:1-21)
Week 8: Frenemies and False Teachers (2 Peter 2:1-10a)
Week 9: Waterless Springs (2 Peter 2:10b-22)
Week 10: The Day Will Come! (2 Peter 3:1-18)
Helpful Resources on 1-2 Peter
Author
Lydia Brownback (MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the author of several books in addition to the Flourish Bible Study series, including the On-the-Go Devotionals for women; Finding God in My Loneliness; and Sing a New Song. She is a regular speaker at conferences and events and is passionate about teaching God's word.
Endorsements
"The brilliant and beautiful mix of sound teaching, helpful charts, lists, sidebars, and appealing graphics-as well as insightful questions that get the reader into the text of Scripture-make these studies that women will want to invest time in and will look back on as time well spent."
— Nancy Guthrie, Bible teacher; author, Even Better than Eden
"My daughter and I love using Flourish Bible Studies for our morning devotions. Lydia Brownback's faithful probing of biblical texts; insightful questions; invitations to engage in personal applications using additional biblical texts and historical contexts; and commitment to upholding the whole counsel of God as it bears on living life as a godly woman has drawn us closer to the Lord and to his word. Brownback never sidesteps hard questions or hard providences, but neither does she appeal to discourses of victimhood or therapy, which are painfully common in the genre of women's Bible studies. I cannot recommend this series highly enough. My daughter and I look forward to working through this whole series together!"
— Rosaria Butterfield, former Professor of English and Women's Studies, Syracuse University; author, The Gospel Comes with a House Key and Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age
"As a women's ministry leader, I am excited about the development of the Flourish Bible Study series, which will not only prayerfully equip women to increase in biblical literacy but also come alongside them to build a systematic and comprehensive framework to become lifelong students of the word of God. This series provides visually engaging studies with accessible content that will not only strengthen the believer but the church as well."
— Karen Hodge, Coordinator of Women's Ministries, Presbyterian Church in America; coauthor, Transformed: Life-taker to Life-giver and Life-giving Leadership
"Lydia Brownback is an experienced Bible teacher who has dedicated her life to ministry roles that help women (and men) grow in Christ. With a wealth of biblical, historical, and theological content, her Flourish Bible studies are ideal for groups and individuals that are serious about the in-depth study of the word of God."
— Phil and Lisa Ryken, President, Wheaton College; and his wife, Lisa
"If you're looking for rich, accessible, and deeply biblical Bible studies, this series is for you! Lydia Brownback leads her readers through different books of the Bible, providing background information, maps, timelines, and questions that probe the text in order to glean understanding and application. She settles us deeply in the context of a book as she highlights God's unfolding plan of redemption and rescue. You will learn, you will delight in God's word, and you will love our good King Jesus even more."
— Courtney Doctor, Director of Women's Initiatives, The Gospel Coalition; Bible teacher; author, From Garden to Glory; coauthor, Behold and Believe
"Lydia Brownback's Bible study series provides a faithful guide to book after book. You'll find rich insights into context and good questions to help you study and interpret the Bible. Page by page, the studies point you to respond to each passage and to love our great and gracious God. I will recommend the Flourish series for years to come for those looking for a wise, Christ-centered study that leads toward the goal of being transformed by the word."
— Taylor Turkington, Director, BibleEquipping; author, Trembling Faith
"Lydia Brownback has a contagious love for the Bible. Not only is she fluent in the best of biblical scholarship in the last generation, but her writing is accessible to the simplest of readers. She has the rare ability of being clear without being reductionistic. I anticipate many women indeed will flourish through her trustworthy guidance in this series."
— David Mathis, Senior Teacher and Executive Editor, Desiring God; Pastor, Cities Church, Saint Paul, Minnesota; author, Habits of Grace
Additional Information
Cover: Softcover
Number of Pages: 124
Publisher: Crossway
Publication Date: 2021
Discussion Questions Included