2 I PETER AT-A-GLANCE 2 f N.T. BOOK #21 AUTHOR: APOSTLE PETER WRITTEN: 64 AD Old Testament: 39 Books New Testament: 27 B 21 CLAIMS TO FAME: Is considered a great source to read when you are being picked on, bullied, or persecuted for your faith. PROBLEMS OR ISSUES THIS BOOK IS ADDRESSING: Peter wrote the letter during Nero's reign. Nero was the Roman Emperor in the 60s AD, and he hated Christianity. He eventually did horrible things like throw Christians to lions to be eaten. He was addressing both Jews and Gentiles with encouragement to stay the course with Jesus, no matter what happened. MOST FAMOUS VERSES: Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 Important Points about the Book: • Jesus becomes the source of example and source of strength when we come into trials and tribulations. By allowing God to help you in your perseverance and work of Christ, we can always have hope in the midst of our suffering.