1 Peter is a letter written by the apostle Peter (one of Jesus' 12 chosen disciples). He wrote to followers of Jesus mainly in Asia Minor (present day Turkey). The letter was intended to be copied and shared. The main purpose of this letter was to encourage followers of Jesus as they faced persecution and suffering. Peter points them (and us) to the living hope they have in the Lord Jesus and how He transforms His followers to be His body on earth. Peter uses OT images to show this and describes how this practically applies to their everyday lives.