Text: 2 Peter 2:20-22 Theme: God’s judgment on false teachers far outweighs any relief and knowledge from the Truth they may have gained at first. Key verses: “For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and ...
Text: 2 Peter 2:1-19 Theme: God hates the proud but gives grace to the humble. Key verses: “…there will be false teachers among you. They will cleverly teach destructive heresies and even deny the Master who bought them. In this way, they will bring sudden destruction on themselves” (v. 1). “So you see, the Lord ...
Text: 2 Peter 1:12-21 Theme: Peter was determined to help his readers listen and learn from him and the prophets. Key verses: “Therefore, I will always remind you about these things…And it is only right that I should keep on reminding you as long as I live. For the Lord Jesus Christ has shown me ...
Text: 2 Peter 1:3-11 Theme: God has enabled us to work hard and never fall away. Key verses: “By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life…he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape ...
Text: 2 Peter 1:2-3 Theme: God has given and continues to give to help us grow and live godly. Key verses: “May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord…God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We ...
Text: 2 Peter 1:1 Theme: Peter took time to write. Key phrases: “This letter is from Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ. I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have…” What God said to me: Dwayne, good morning. Welcome to a new week to serve me and ...
Text: 1 Peter 5:12-14 Theme: Peter made sure to recognize others and think beyond himself. Key verses: “I have written and sent this short letter to you with the help of Silas, whom I commend to you as a faithful brother. My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you…Your sister church here ...
Text: 1 Peter 5:6-11 Theme: God lifts and honors those who are humble and strong in faith. Key verses: “So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. Stay alert! ...
Text: 1 Peter 5:1-5 Theme: Our attitudes toward working in the Church should be eagerness and humility. Key verses: “Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly–not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. Don’t lord it over ...
Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Theme: Through suffering we can become partners with Jesus. Key verses: “Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad–for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have ...
