2 Peter 1:12-21
Peter’s Approaching Death
12 For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth.
13 Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you,
14 knowing that shortly I must put off my tent, just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me.
15 Moreover I will be careful to ensure that you always have a reminder of these things after my decease.
The Trustworthy Prophetic Word
16 For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty.
17 For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
18 And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.
19 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts;
20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation,
21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
Context
- Why are Godly reminders so important? (Deuteronomy 6:12, 13, 2 Thessalonians 2:5, 1 Peter 1:8, 12-15, Jude 5)
Reflection
- What was happening to Peter’s tent? (Psalm 90:12, Luke 22:32, John 21:18, 2 Corinthians 5:1-8, 2 Timothy 4:7)
- When did Peter witness His glory & majesty? (Matthew 17:5, Mark 9:7, Luke 9:35, John
1:14-16) - What do we learn about the authority of scripture? (Psalm 19:7-11, 119:89, 105, Proverbs 30:5, Matthew 24:35, Mark 13:31, John 17:17, 2 Timothy 3:16, 17, 1 Peter 1:10-12, 2 Peter 1:19-21)
Testimony Time
- How much do you value God’s word?
- Is your pastor feeding you the word?
- How’s your reading, studying, memorizing, meditating, obeying & sharing the Word?
- What spiritual amnesia do you need to repent of? (Deuteronomy 6:1-7, Josh 1:8, Proverbs 2:1-7, Psalm 1:1-7, Luke 4:4, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Peter 1:23-25, 2:2, Revelation 2:5)
