Week 4 Message

September 28, 2023

Week Four

“The Word of God”
2 Peter 1:16-21

“Prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of
God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.”

-2 Peter 1:21

1. What cunningly devised fables do people follow today?

2. How does Peter qualify himself?

3. Why is it important to confirm any prophetic words with scripture?

4. Give an example of how scripture is manipulated to fit a worldly narrative.

5. What is the relationship between facts and feelings?

6. How can you be a light in a dark place?

7. Recall a time when you were in a dark place, and someone showed you the light.

8. How does the Holy Spirit move in your heart?

Week 3 Message

SEPTEMBER 21

“Remember His Word”
2 Peter 1:10-15

“Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and
election sure, for is you do these things you will never stumble.”

-2 Peter 1:10

1. Describe a time when you questioned your salvation.

2. What are the “things” that Peter is referring to in verse 10?

3. What do you think an abundant entrance into the kingdom means?

4. How does being fruitful in your faith differ from works?

5. Where does our Assurance of Salvation come from?

6. What do “these things” protect us from?

7. Why is it important to be in God’s Word daily?

8. What do you think Peter means by “stirring you up?”

9. If you knew your life was nearing the end, what would be your final instructions to your loved ones?

1. What causes you the most anxiety?

2. What tactics do you generally use to alleviate your anxiety?

3. In what ways can prayer affect your view of the future?

4. Of the things we are told to meditate on in verse 8, which ones resonated the most with you as needing more attention in your thought life?

1.  What would you consider to be the greatest blessings in your life?

2.  What are some of the truths that Job 1:21 force us to wrestle with?

3.  What would you say to Job when he lost everything?

4. How can you greater appreciate what God has blessed you with in light of Job 1:21?

Week 2 Message

SEPTEMBER 14

“Knowing Him”
2 Peter 1:1-9

“Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God
and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all
things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of
Him who called us by glory and virtue” -2 Peter 1:2-3

1. What is the connection between grace and peace?

2. Give an example in your life where grace led to
peace?

3. How does knowledge of God help us navigate life?

4. What worldly temptations lead us away from His
divine nature?

5. Verses 5-7 give a step-by-step guide to growing in
Faith. Define each step:

6. Which attribute above do you struggle with the
most?

7. Why do you think that our road to love starts with
faith?

8. What does a barren and unfruitful Christian life look
like?

9. Why is it important to remember that we were
cleansed from our sins? How can this remembrance
influence our relationships with others?

Week 1 Message

SEPTEMBER 7

A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS: A STUDY IN SECOND PETER

Introduction

Peter most likely wrote his second letter from
prison in Rome shortly after his first letter to the
church in Asia Minor. This letter was sent in
response to receiving word that there were false
teachers in the area that may attempt to fill the hole
in the church upon his death.
False teachers are still present today. They continue
to lead Christians away from a path of
righteousness, full of grace and peace, as well as
those who may be seeking truth and Salvation.
Peter focuses his message on who these false
prophets are, what their intentions are, and how we
can recognize them. Although their messages may
change with the times, their character does not.
Peter encourages us to lean into God’s Word and
know His character in order to identify their
manipulations of the truth. Although it may feel like
God is taking His time before returning for His
church and executing His judgement on those who
deny Him, we are reminded that it is only because
of His immense love for all people, that He waits.
Nevertheless, we are to be ready, for He will return
without warning, destroy the earth with fire, and set
up a new kingdom on a new earth!

1. Sept 7 Introduction 

CHAPTER 1 – JESUS IS THE LIGHT
2. Sept 14 Knowing Him (1:1-9)
3. Sept 21 Remember His Word (1:10-15)
4. Sept 28 The Word of God (1:16-21)

CHAPTER 2 – LIGHT VS DARK
5. Oct 5 False Teachers’ Agenda (Part 1)
6. Oct 12 Recognizing False Teachers (Part 2)
7. Oct 19 God is Just (Part 3)

CHAPTER 3 – THE COMING LIGHT
8. Oct 26 Longsuffering (3:1-12)
9. Nov 2 Keeping Watch (3:13-18)

1. What does the idea of Jesus suffering for you do to affect your everyday life?

2. Of all the things Isaiah mentions (rebellion, twisted perspective, a lack of peace, a need for healing, a wandering heart, a selfishness) which are the ones that hit you the most personally, relative to the cross?

3. Why do you think we focus so much on heaven and the future, as the point of Christianity, when the Bible emphasizes our changed lives in the here and now?

4. What verses in Isaiah 53, other than verses 5 and 6, hit you the most?

1. What does the best rest look like for you?

2. What are the typical barriers that prevent you from getting the rest you need?

3. Have you ever had a “Eureka Moment” where you recognized your need for rest?

4. Do you need to schedule more strategic rest times in your life this week? What will that look like?