Putting On a Gentle and Quiet Spirit: 1 Peter

Woman After God's Own Heart Bible Study Series

by Elizabeth George

Elizabeth George takes readers through a thought-provoking study of Peter's teachings on handling trials and persecutions, including: suffering for doing good; understanding the mysteries of God; and fanning the flame of faith. The special "heart response" sections offer readers suggestions to help them apply biblical truths to their lives and focus on the amazing glory God promises.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian Living, Christian, Christian Non Fiction, Womens, Devotional, Christianity

160 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2000

About the author

Elizabeth George is bestselling author and national speaker dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. For over 30 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth has helped countless men and women:

- Simplify life by focusing on God’s priorities.
- Appreciate God’s Word and apply it to everyday situations.
- Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God’s loving eyes.
- Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
- Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
- Enjoy greater intimacy with God.

Women around the world are drawn to Elizabeth’s approach of daily starting with the Bible to handle life’s challenges. Her ability to weave biblical truth into everyday issues has led readers to make over 15 of her books bestsellers. Elizabeth’s distinctive work, A Woman After God’s Own Heart, has sold over 1 million copies and received the ECPA Platinum Book Award. Likewise, her delightful book, A Girl After God’s Own Heart, remains a treasured gift for moms and grandmothers and made the CBA Bestseller List for fourteen consecutive months.

Elizabeth also encourages women through her radio broadcast, “A Minute for Busy Women,” featured on Christian radio stations across America and at www.OnePlace.com. She is also a regular keynote speaker at women’s conferences and retreats.

In the midst of their busy writing schedule, Elizabeth and Jim love spending time with their two married daughters and eight grandchildren, taking daily walks along golden sands, and enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian sunsets. They divide time residing in Honolulu, Hawaii and the Washington State coast.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sometimes, I like to take a break from doing self-guided bible study and do a prepackaged one. When I do Elizabeth George is one of my favorites. This, her study on 1 Peter, was no exception.

What I liked about it:
I loved the style of questions to answer. I found her thoughts and questions very helpful. This study wasn’t too long either. I didn’t get tired of it before it ended.

What I didn’t like about it:
The only thing that I didn’t like about it was sometime I didn’t agree with her interpretation of a verse, but then, I rarely agree with an author 100%.

Over all, I would recommend to any girl or woman wanting a refreshing look at 1 Peter.

[Olivia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this simple, but profound Bible study on 1 Peter. It's amazing how much you learn by focusing on just a few verses at a time. I found a couple times that the reasoning Elizabeth George came to about a passage of scripture didn't make sense when I read the verse, but that could be the different use of versions (she used NKJV, while I use KJV). That being said I still enjoyed and recommend this book!

[Amanda Tero · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was thought-provoking and soul-searching. Almost every chapter asked, "What do you learn about God in this passage?"

Not KJV

"When we have our inner life under control, then our outer life will honor the Lord."

[Kara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was hoping for a little more out if this book, as I feel this is such an important topic. I do appreciate, however, Ms. George sticking straight to the bible. There is no extra-biblical teaching here! I guess I was just hoping for some deeper application/explanation of the biblical standard of a "gentle-and quiet spirit." All in all, not a bad study if you're looking for something very basic with surface-level application.

[Xime Ruiz · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐/5

En definitiva es un buen libro para mejorar el carácter ,sin mencionar lo didáctico que es y no dejando de lado que es solo un complemento al libro bíblico de la 1ra carta de Pedro .
Espero con todo mi corazón aprender más a cerca de cómo ser afable y apacible.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those Bible study experiences that was clearly given to me by the Holy Spirit when I most needed it. Elizabeth George has long been my favorite Bible study author. There is tremendous insight in her studies, but what I love most is her tender, loving, respectful tone to her readers. Even though I don't know her personally, she is a true mentor.

I am facing some personal struggles as a ministry wife, and I feel much of my emotional turmoil can be construed as "suffering", which makes 1 Peter an appropriate book to read in my devotional time with Jesus. George's study shows me how to apply gentleness and quietness of spirit to the circumstances I face that cause suffering. Since I consider myself fairly high-strung and short-tempered (areas of weakness that I am ever seeking to change), I need to be taught how to be gentle & quiet. This study reiterates that idea. It also hammers home the encouragement that God is my ally in times of struggle, and I can trust Him.

Again & again, I can trust Him, and be a stronger woman of faith on the other side of every trial.

Recommended for anyone who is under duress, facing unfairness, or feeling overlooked in life. I think I'll be repeating the study, immediately.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was essential to me for growing to be a more godly woman as I seem to have a naturally loud personality and 'puttin on a gentle and quiet spirit' seems to be more of a challenge for me than it may be for most. :) Or, maybe not?

[Valerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the short lessons, and the concentration of one chapter of the Bible, but I felt this was light on content, and exploration. The chapters are set up with little chapter headings, and the questions basically are making you restate the verses. I like deep dives with history and other sources to help me understand. This was lacking what I normally enjoy when I do a study. This is more for the new Christian, one who is not done studies before, or someone who just wants a little more than a devotional for a daily Bible read. It is good, but not what I like.

I also got a little irritating for her calling the reader cute names like Beloved, Dear One, etc. Got old real quick, and made me feel like a Kindergarten. Some may like that, but it disrupted the flow for me, and I would prefer those not be inserted into the text.

[Rosie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This Bible study is part of the Woman After God's Own Heart Bible studies series. Covering the book of 1 Peter, these Bible studies are concise and hone in on important lessons and applications from studying handfuls of verses from each chapter. These lessons can be completed individually but could also work in a group setting as well. Also includes information on how to study the Bible and how to lead a Bible study group.

[Diana Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Bible study on 1 Peter. I liked how she dug into each portion of the book and the questions made you really sit on some of the verses. I enjoyed her input and the research she did about the text. I also really enjoy her writing style. You can tell her enjoyment for what she does, what she has learned and the love she has for her readers. I look forward to doing another study soon!

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another great study by Elizabeth George. I highly recommend it for going through 1 Peter and learning how God can help us as women have a peaceful and gentle spirit even in the midst of the chaos in the world around us.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

George closely examines the chapter of Peter and encourages readers to do the same through Bible study and reflection.

I found it helpful but not that memorable.

[Sonya Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I discovered the "eye in the middle of the storm" while reading this book. .. Grace and Peace!

[Nicole Brewer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book points you to the Bible to show us how God would have us react when dealing with others as Christians- putting on a quiet and gentle spirit.

[Michaela: A Book Lover · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very encouraging christian book and it has helped me so much in my faith. Elizabeth George's books are always so genuine and full of God's wisdom and encouragement.

[Rosa Cline · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 star

If you have wanted to do Bible study but felt you didn't have time to do justice to the study. Ms George does a wonderful job at putting this study of 1 Peter into segments that can be studied in about 15 minutes. She writes the reviews and adds questions that you can answer includes the actual scripture from the Bible so that way if you want to take this devotional with you on a bus ride or whatever you wouldn't have to take your Bible too (if you didn't want to). In the back of this book she and her husband also gives you suggestions on how to teach a devotional lesson to others. Very nice read-devotional

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an excellent book to study for our women's Sunday school class. The lessons only cover a few verses at a time, they take only a short time to complete, and there are good observations and notes for discussion. I especially liked the definition of gentle (not creating disturbances) and quiet (bearing with tranquility the disturbances caused by others). The book had good reminders to prepare your mind for action and to be intentional in all you do.

[Michelle Polk · Rating 4 out of 5]

peace of mind is what comes after doing this study on 1Peter. Elizabeth George brings to the table a life that is walking in peace and she wants to share her experience with you.

[Miranda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read/completed this study a handful of years back, but with our church going through a current series on 1 Peter, I wanted to go back through it.

[IrenesBookReviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good Bible study book. You have lots of questions to look up for your self. She does not spoon feed you but you learn a lot. She is an excellent author!

[Angela Good · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!!!

[Ella J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good devotional that is quick to read.