1 Peter 2:1-3

Analysing

1 Peter 2:1-3 for

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We begin this presentation by reading the text of the passage from 1 Peter chapter 2

1 Peter 2:1-3 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. 

The New International Version, (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House) 1984.

1. GENRE (Type of writing involved)

Observing the Genre Exercise What kind of writing do we find when we read this passage?

From what kind of literature is this passage taken? What grammatical writing forms has the writer used here?

Observing the Genre Research Findings Writing form It is an extract from a letter The passage is an exhortation, written primarily to effect a change in attitude or behaviour. It employs a strong metaphor to make its point.

2. ANALYSIS (Break-down of the passage)

Analysis: Listing the Ideas Work-Sheet Step 1 Divide the passage into its units of thought and list them in order

Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Analysis: Listing the Ideas Work-Sheet Step 1 Divide the passage into its units of thought and list them in order

Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Analysis: Listing the Ideas result Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice* *malice: a desire to cause harm and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave* pure spiritual milk, *crave: desire very much so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Analysis Step 2

Rewrite the passage to show clearly:  the shape of its structure, Re-arrange using indented* lines to show the text  the relationship of the various parts to the whole passage. * Indention: When you indent a word or line you start further in from the margin than when you start other lines.

Re-arranging the Text Work-Sheet Therefore, Re-arrange rid yourselves of all malice the layand all deceit, out of the text hypocrisy, by envy, indenting and slander of every kind. the text Like newborn babies, of the passage crave pure spiritual milk, to show its so that by it structure you may grow up in the in your salvation, clearest now that you have tasted that way the Lord is good.

Re-arranging the Text results Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Analysis Exercise Step 3 Highlight the people in the text & their actions

Who is doing what? 

Underline

VERBS

what they are doing (“doing“ verbs)  any “being“ verbs 

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Highlight all the main  

people involved things involved

NOUNS

What is Happening?

worksheet

Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted

good.

that the Lord is

Who is Doing What? response Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is

Analysis Exercise Step 4 Note words in the text for further study

What might need further study? 

Note down any words / phrases you want to research further

Possible Word Studies worksheet Therefore, For Further Study: rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Possible Word Studies results Therefore, For Further Study: rid yourselves of all malice “malice” and all deceit, “deceit” hypocrisy, “hypocrisy” envy, “envy” and slander of every kind. “slander” Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Analysis Exercise Step 5 Query unclear parts of the text

What is not clear? 

Add a question mark (?) against anything whose meaning is not clear

What is Not Clear? worksheet Therefore, For Further Study: rid yourselves of all malice “malice” and all deceit, “deceit” hypocrisy, “hypocrisy” envy, “envy” and slander of every kind. “slander” Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

What is Not Clear? Results For Further Study:

Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice “malice” and all deceit, “deceit” hypocrisy, “hypocrisy” envy, “envy” and slander of every kind. “slander” Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, “spiritual milk” = ? so that by it “grow up in your salvation” = ? you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Analysis Exercise Step 6 Circle the the “three Cs“ in the text

Where can you see links between similar ideas or themes? Are any contrasts being made? Are any consequences being pointed out? 

Circle (or put in italics on screen) connecting words that indicate either   

a comparison or a contrast , or a consequence

Comparisons, Contrasts, Consequences? worksheet For Further Study: Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice “malice” and all deceit, “deceit” hypocrisy, “hypocrisy” envy, “envy” and slander of every kind. “slander” Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, “spiritual milk” = ? so that by it “grow up in your salvation” = ? you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Comparisons, Contrasts, Consequences? Results For Further Study: Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice “malice” and all deceit, “deceit” hypocrisy, “hypocrisy” envy, “envy” and slander of every kind. “slander” Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, “spiritual milk” = ? so that by it “grow up in your salvation” = ? you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Analysis Exercise Step 7 Note the comparison

What is the point of comparison being made in the metaphor used?

Noting the Comparison Worksheet For Further Study: Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice “malice” and all deceit, “deceit” hypocrisy, “hypocrisy” envy, “envy” and slander of every kind. “slander” Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, “spiritual milk” = ? so that by it “grow up in your salvation” = ? you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Noting the Comparison Result For Further Study: Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice “malice” and all deceit, “deceit” hypocrisy, “hypocrisy” envy, “envy” and slander of every kind. “slander” Like newborn babies, [Metaphor’s point: baby’s craving] crave pure spiritual milk, “spiritual milk” = ? so that by it “grow up in your salvation” = ? you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Analysis Exercise Step 8 

Divide the text 

Can the passage be divided into different sections to show a new topic? Draw a line (or create a gap) between the various sections (i.e. where a new topic starts)

Dividing the Passage Worksheet

For Further Study:

Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice “malice” and all deceit, “deceit” hypocrisy, “hypocrisy” envy, “envy” and slander of every kind. “slander” Like newborn babies, [Metaphor’s point: the baby’s craving] crave pure spiritual milk, “spiritual milk” = ? so that by it “grow up in your salvation” = ? you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Dividing the Passage result

For Further Study:

Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice “malice” and all deceit, “deceit” hypocrisy, “hypocrisy” envy, “envy” and slander of every kind. “slander” …………………………………………………………………………… Like newborn babies, [metaphor’s point: the baby’s craving] crave pure spiritual milk, “spiritual milk” = ? so that by it “grow up in your salvation” = ? you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

3.

RESEARCH

RESEARCH Turn to Commentaries and Bible Dictionaries for any word studies that might cast light on the passage

Word Study Findings Five sins of attitude and speech, which, if harbored in the heart, drive wedges between believers: Malice (kakian): wicked ill-will  Deceit (dolon): deliberate dishonesty  Hypocrisy (hypokriseis): pretended piety and love  Envy (phathonous): resentful discontent  Slander (katalalias): backbiting lies 

Word Study Findings “Pure” [adolon] in v. 3. is deliberately contrasted with  “Deceit” [dolon] in v. 1. 

God’s Word does not deceive; neither should God’s children.

Word Studies Findings Word Studies Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice wicked ill-will and all deceit, deliberate dishonesty hypocrisy, pretended piety envy, resentful discontent and slander of every kind. backbiting, lies ……………………………………………………………………………… Like newborn babies , [metaphor’s point: baby’s craving] crave pure spiritual milk, “spiritual milk” = ? so that by it “grow up in your salvation” = ? you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

RESEARCH Turn to Bible margins or Commentaries for any biblical allusions that might cast light on the passage

OT Allusions: Ps 34 Findings 4 I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me, freeing me from all my fears. 5 Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. 6 I cried out to the Lord in my suffering, and he heard me. He set me free from all my fears. 7 For the angel of the Lord guards all who fear him, and he rescues them. 8 Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who trust in him! 9 Let the Lord’s people show him reverence, for those who honor him will have all they need. 10 Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will never lack any good thing. 

Holy Bible, New Living Translation, (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.) 1996.

4. CONTEXT

Contextual Exercise What is the situation?

Consider the context of this passage (e.g. What goes before) (“Therefore“ indicates some idea or event before the passage is significant for completing our understanding of the passage.)

Contextual Findings The context of this passage.

The Situation Peter is writing to: those who have been born again (1 v. 23) They should persevere in holy living and not fall back into their former conformity to their evil desires (1 v. 14). This should apply especially to their relationships with each other (1 v. 22)

5. Over-all Subject & Teaching About It

Identifying the Over-all Subject 

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Decide the over-all subject of the passage: what is it about? What has the passage to say about this over-all subject? What are the main points that are made about it?

The Over-all Subject The overall subject relates to the total passage, not just to a part of it; it applies to all the sub-topics involved. It can often be best expressed in different words from those of the text.

Finding the Over-all Subject Work-Sheet Word Studies Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice wicked ill-will and all deceit, deliberate dishonesty hypocrisy, pretended piety envy, resentful discontent and slander of every kind. backbiting, lies ……………………………………………………………………………… Like newborn babies, [metaphor’s point: the baby’s craving] crave pure spiritual milk, “spiritual milk” = ? so that by it “grow up in your salvati on” = you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Over-all Subject Response

“Spiritual Growth“

Teaching Exercise Teaching about the over-all Subject

What are The Main Points about “Spiritual Growth“

Analysis: Spiritual Growth Response The main points made about the overall subject

For Spiritual Growth to take place  

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Bad habits need ‘binning‘ Getting rid of bad habits not enough There is need of nourishment

Spiritual Growth Response (Cont) For Spiritual Growth to take place  Bad habits need ‘binning‘  Getting rid of bad habits not enough  There is need of nourishment A thirst for “spiritual milk“ (knowledge of either the word, or of God Himself) (to take their place) needs to be developed Intimacy with the Lord grows Satisfaction is found in Him We must work hard at getting nourishment

Spiritual Growth Response(Cont) Spiritual Growth is linked with Salvation: 

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We experience more of salvation as we know Jesus better The goal of Spiritual Growth is deliverance from the bad as we taste the good

6. Heart-beat

The Dominant Point Exercise Find the “heart beat“

What is the “heart beat“ of the passage - the core message, or dominant point that the writer intends to make?

Finding the Heart-Beat Work-Sheet Word Studies Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice wicked ill-will and all deceit, deliberate dishonesty hypocrisy, pretended piety envy, resentful discontent and slander of every kind. backbiting, lies ……………………………………………………………………………… Like newborn babies, [metaphor’s point: the baby’s craving] crave pure spiritual milk, “spiritual milk” = ? so that by it “grow up in your salvation” = ? you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

The “Heart Beat” of the whole passage Find your satisfaction in

God and

his goodness alone

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