Who Am I?

Peter spent many years struggling with his calling. In part, his struggle was based on his perception of himself. He knew he was called to be a pivotal disciple in the group Jesus had commissioned to serve him. His problem was he didn't see himself as a leader. He was afraid of what others thought and struggled to be what Christ had appointed him to be.  This is studied in more detail in SimonReview.com  under the Simon Insights tab.

In 1 Peter 2:9-12 we find the center-piece of his insight - he has built his revelation through the first chapter and now leads us to this point. He will continue, as he writes more, to help us understand what difference that makes to the way we see ourselves and therefore the way we live.  It's smart to learn from his experience so let's tune in to what he is telling us and work out how his insight gives us freedom to become what God has appointed us to be.

Here's a summary of what Peter is saying: