Peter, a disciple of Jesus, becomes a wise and inspiring leader of the Early Church. He writes to Christians who are living in scattered communities across the eastern Mediterranean area. Peter encourages them to stay faithful in the face of lots of difficulties and persecution.

Peter writes to Christians in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who are experiencing persecution, a test of their faith – faith that is clear even without having seen the one in whom they believe. This prompts questions about how we know Jesus. Though we haven’t seen Jesus, we know him. We all have different ways of knowing and growing in our faith. As a church community, we can share our experiences, supporting each other in our journeys of faith.