1 Peter Chapter 5 (Bible Study)

1 Peter 5: Suffering, Service, Humility, and Hope in Christ's Return.
1 Peter 5 emphasizes the relationship between Christian suffering and the second coming of Christ, highlighting that suffering refines believers and prepares them for future glory. Peter, identifying as a fellow elder, exhorts church leaders to shepherd their flock willingly, with humility, and not for personal gain, setting an example rather than domineering. Believers are encouraged to submit to one another with humility, casting their anxieties on God, and remaining vigilant against the devil. The chapter assures that after suffering, God will restore and strengthen believers, culminating in eternal glory with Christ. The letter concludes with greetings and a benediction of peace.