Thus, in preparation for preaching 1 Peter 2:9-10 in a couple months, here are some of the questions I'm asking Peter. The list is not exhaustive (and is in no particular order).
1.
Who is Peter addressing? Jewish Christians?
Gentile Christians? Does it matter?
2.
What can I determine about the original
recipients’ situation and how is it relevant to the meaning and exposition of
the text?
3.
From what OT texts does Peter quote? Why does he
use these quotes? How does he apply them? What were the original OT contexts
and how does that influence the meaning of the quotes in 1 Peter?
4.
What is the meaning and purpose of 1 Peter as a
whole?
5.
Why does Peter say the things he says at this particular point in the epistle?
How does this section contribute to the meaning and purpose of 1 Peter as a
whole?
6.
How does Peter’s identity and history influence
his writing?
7.
What is the purpose
of this particular text?
8.
Is there anything to learn from the Greek text
that is not obvious in the English that I would have to explain?
9.
How is the Gospel present in this text?
10. How
can I preach Christ clearly from this text?
11. How
does the text “divide up” exegetically? Does it “divide up” differently
homiletically?
12. How
does this text apply to believers? To unbelievers? To UWSP students?
13. Are
there other relevant biblical texts that shed light upon 1 Peter 2:9-10?
14. What
is the tone of Peter’s epistle and of
this section in particular? Encouraging? Rebuking? Instructing? Warning? Other?
15. How
does the genre of 1 Peter (epistle) influence its meaning?
16. What
are the main themes of 1 Peter as a whole?
17. Where
does 1 Peter fit into the overarching biblical storyline?
18. What
are some possible wrong interpretations and conclusions to be drawn from this text?
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