they struggled with questions of cultural engagement—of what it meant to conduct themselves as God’s people living under an ungodly rule. At this point in our study it is not beyond reach to surmise that Peter takes up his pen to take on questions brought on by hiraeth—“the consciousness of [a person] being out of his home area and that which is dear to him.” PETER’S INTRODUCTION In this light I simply love how Peter chooses to begin his letter. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!