In those days people used to start letters with a greeting. This letter therefore starts with a greeting. The greeting tells us who is writing the letter. It also tells us who will read the letter.

‘I am Peter, an *apostle of Jesus Christ’. Peter was one of the 12 *apostles whom Jesus chose to be with him (Mark 3:14). Jesus chose them to be special leaders. They taught people about Jesus’ life and words. Therefore, Peter’s letter comes with the authority of God.

Peter is writing to Christians. He says that they are like foreigners. He means that wherever they live in this world, that place is not their true home. Heaven is the true home of Christians (Philippians 3:20).

Acts 2:1-13 gives an account of the day of *Pentecost in the city of Jerusalem. *Jews had gone there from many different countries. These included Pontus, Cappadocia and Asia. So, some of the people to whom Peter is writing may have been there and heard him *preach about Jesus.

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