1 Peter: Hope for Exiles

FORTHCOMING TITLE, ETA JULY 2026

An Accessible Verse-by-Verse Commentary of 1 Peter 

Choosing a Bible commentary can be a daunting prospect. With complex terms and dense exposition, many are tailored to scholarly theologians rather than everyday believers. And for those selecting resources in order to lead a small-group Bible study, speak at a women’s gathering, or simply grow in their knowledge of God’s Word, it can be hard to know where to start.

With warmth and clarity, Lydia Brownback makes in-depth Bible study accessible without diminishing the richness of God’s Word. Verse-by-verse, Brownback guides readers through the full ESV text of 1 Peter to aid their personal study, group discussion, teaching, and outreach. In this epistle, Peter calls believers to hold fast to Christ, who strengthens them with grace and fills them with hope amid hardship. Each volume in the Conversational Commentary series includes an engaging introduction, historical and cultural background, key themes, and suggestions for deeper study.

• Comprehensive Study Companion: Formatted for personal study, small-group discussions, or as a research tool for Bible teaching and outreach
• Conversational Language: Written in a clear, engaging way that doesn’t sacrifice theological depth 
• By Women, for Women: Written by Lydia Brownback, author of the Flourish Bible Study series
• Helpful Study Tools: Includes an introduction, an overview of the text's historical context and themes, verse-by-verse explanations, and suggestions for further study
• Affordable Format: Designed as a paperback to be accessible for a wide audience

128 pages

“These Conversational Commentaries absolutely deliver what they promise. They read like a wise friend sitting across the table explaining the text verse by verse, answering the questions that most naturally arise. While they offer sound scholarship, they eschew an overly academic tone. And while they ably cover the entire text, they are helpfully concise. I will pull these volumes off my shelf again and again.”
Nancy Guthrie, author; Bible teacher