I did actually preach on the 1 Peter reading for Easter 2, and had thought that if I were preaching weekly that I might want to do a 1 Peter sermon series -- perhaps in three years I'll have the opportunity! I'm still trying to decide whether I want to focus on the Gospel or on the 1 Peter reading for this coming Sunday, so your reflections on the latter (and its connection to the Gospel) are very helpful.
I did actually preach on the 1 Peter reading for Easter 2, and had thought that if I were preaching weekly that I might want to do a 1 Peter sermon series -- perhaps in three years I'll have the opportunity! I'm still trying to decide whether I want to focus on the Gospel or on the 1 Peter reading for this coming Sunday, so your reflections on the latter (and its connection to the Gospel) are very helpful.