Background Throughout Bible history, God raises up Peter, a leader who brought His people together and gave them hope and direction to overcome forces of evil that were trying to discourage and divide the believers. A brief discussion about the author, Peter and the audience he addressed provides a background for an inner textual analysis of 1 Peter 5. This analysis is the framework used to enhance the contemporary leadership theory, Servant Leadership.
Author
Peter was an Apostle sent to minister to the Jews by providing encouragement and strength to believers (Luke 22:32), while caring for Christ’s flock (Jamieson, Fausset, & Brown, 1997). Originally named Simon, Jesus renamed him Peter (Aramaic for stone, Matthew 4:18), which was indicative
Author
Peter was an Apostle sent to minister to the Jews by providing encouragement and strength to believers (Luke 22:32), while caring for Christ’s flock (Jamieson, Fausset, & Brown, 1997). Originally named Simon, Jesus renamed him Peter (Aramaic for stone, Matthew 4:18), which was indicative