Read: 2 Peter 2:13b, 1 Corinthians 11:17-22, 2 Corinthians 11:12-14
What was Peter highlighting by stating false teachers were attending church gatherings (“feasts”)?
What does this indicate about deception and duplicity? How have you seen this take place?
In what way can both Christians and churches protect themselves? Be specific.
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Friday, August 30, 2019
August 30, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:13b-14, Matthew 23:1-36
In what way were the Pharisees an example of Peter’s warning against hypocrisy? Be specific.
How pervasive do you think hypocrisy is in the church today? Why? What does this reveal?
How can transparency prevent hypocrisy from taking place? How can you be more transparent this week?
In what way were the Pharisees an example of Peter’s warning against hypocrisy? Be specific.
How pervasive do you think hypocrisy is in the church today? Why? What does this reveal?
How can transparency prevent hypocrisy from taking place? How can you be more transparent this week?
Thursday, August 29, 2019
August 29, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:13b-14, 1 Peter 1:19, Exodus 20:17, Colossians 3:5, 1 Timothy 6:6
How does greed play into the motivation of false teachers? How does greed also relate to idolatry?
Why is this connection important for every Christian to understand for their walk with Jesus?
How would you rate your level of contentment? Pray and ask God how you may be at risk.
How does greed play into the motivation of false teachers? How does greed also relate to idolatry?
Why is this connection important for every Christian to understand for their walk with Jesus?
How would you rate your level of contentment? Pray and ask God how you may be at risk.
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
August 28, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:10-11, Romans 13:1-3, Eph. 6:1-3, 1 Tim. 2:1-3, Titus 3:1, Heb. 13:17
How does God call all Christians to respond to authority? How does this ultimately relate to His authority?
In what way do you see today’s culture responding to authority? What does this indicate?
Conversely, what does it indicate when Christians struggle with authority? How is God challenging you?
How does God call all Christians to respond to authority? How does this ultimately relate to His authority?
In what way do you see today’s culture responding to authority? What does this indicate?
Conversely, what does it indicate when Christians struggle with authority? How is God challenging you?
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
August 27, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:12-13a, Genesis 3:1-7, Proverbs 16:8, James 4:10-11
What is the root motivation for the sinful behavior described in 2 Peter? How does this go back to Genesis 3?
In what way will this be the motivation for all sinful behavior? Why is this important to recognize?
Explain how James 4:10-11 provides the solution. How might God be doing this work in your life?
What is the root motivation for the sinful behavior described in 2 Peter? How does this go back to Genesis 3?
In what way will this be the motivation for all sinful behavior? Why is this important to recognize?
Explain how James 4:10-11 provides the solution. How might God be doing this work in your life?
Monday, August 26, 2019
August 26, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:10-13a, Jude 8-12
As you compare and contrast the two scriptures today, what strikes you as similar and different?
Given this warning took place in the early church, what does it imply about today’s churches?
How can the same thing happen to any Christian? Give an example. What steps of protection can take place?
As you compare and contrast the two scriptures today, what strikes you as similar and different?
Given this warning took place in the early church, what does it imply about today’s churches?
How can the same thing happen to any Christian? Give an example. What steps of protection can take place?
Saturday, August 24, 2019
August 24, 2019
Read: Luke 16:19-31
How is today’s reading an important reminder for you as to why someone should become a Christian?
What can often happen when this perspective is overlooked? What will it ultimately do to the Gospel?
Write down the names of three people you know are eternally at risk. Commit to praying for them starting now.
How is today’s reading an important reminder for you as to why someone should become a Christian?
What can often happen when this perspective is overlooked? What will it ultimately do to the Gospel?
Write down the names of three people you know are eternally at risk. Commit to praying for them starting now.
Friday, August 23, 2019
August 23, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, Titus 3:4-7, Jude 21-22
How is Peter’s message encouraging to his audience in a sobering way? Be specific.
How can the same be true today? In what way does this clarify the behavior and consequence dilemma?
What does this also imply about a Christian and the joy of the Lord? How is this true for you?
How is Peter’s message encouraging to his audience in a sobering way? Be specific.
How can the same be true today? In what way does this clarify the behavior and consequence dilemma?
What does this also imply about a Christian and the joy of the Lord? How is this true for you?
Thursday, August 22, 2019
August 22, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:5, 7, 9, 1 Peter 3:18-20, John 3:16-21, Romans 3:23-26, 10:9-13
Considering God’s future judgment, what’s the only way out? How does this make the Gospel good news?
Explain how God’s justice and love work together with Jesus and dying on the cross? Be specific.
How have you responded to God’s provision in Jesus? Take time and thank God for Jesus right now.
Considering God’s future judgment, what’s the only way out? How does this make the Gospel good news?
Explain how God’s justice and love work together with Jesus and dying on the cross? Be specific.
How have you responded to God’s provision in Jesus? Take time and thank God for Jesus right now.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
August 21, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:3b-8, Matthew 24:37-44, Hebrews 9:27, Jude 7, Rev. 20:11-15
How does God’s past judgments relate to His future judgments? Why did Peter use this as a warning?
In what way is it inclusive of everyone and not just false teachers? How does Heb. 9:27 make you feel?
How would you say most people today view God as a judge? Why? Is it false teaching? Explain.
How does God’s past judgments relate to His future judgments? Why did Peter use this as a warning?
In what way is it inclusive of everyone and not just false teachers? How does Heb. 9:27 make you feel?
How would you say most people today view God as a judge? Why? Is it false teaching? Explain.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
August 20, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:5-8, Genesis 6:5-8, 19:1-26
How does it make you feel looking back at God’s prior judgments? Why is this important to do?
What does this highlight about God’s perspective toward future sin and rebellion?
How can this get overlooked in today’s Christian climate? What is at stake when this happens?
How does it make you feel looking back at God’s prior judgments? Why is this important to do?
What does this highlight about God’s perspective toward future sin and rebellion?
How can this get overlooked in today’s Christian climate? What is at stake when this happens?
Monday, August 19, 2019
August 19, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:3b-4, Luke 10:18, Jude 6, Revelation 12:7-12, 20:7-10
What do you picture when you think of rebellious angels? What is implied about free will?
What does God promise to do to rebellious angels? What does this imply about rebellious people?
In what way does today’s reading challenge or expand your perspective on God? Be specific.
What do you picture when you think of rebellious angels? What is implied about free will?
What does God promise to do to rebellious angels? What does this imply about rebellious people?
In what way does today’s reading challenge or expand your perspective on God? Be specific.
Saturday, August 17, 2019
August 17, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:3a, John 17:20-23, Ephesians 4:1-5, Romans 14:19, 1 Cor. 1:10
Given false teachers will rise up within the church, what does this imply about division?
How does this relate to a “club” mentality? Give an example.
What can be assumed when division is taking place? How can protection take place?
Given false teachers will rise up within the church, what does this imply about division?
How does this relate to a “club” mentality? Give an example.
What can be assumed when division is taking place? How can protection take place?
Friday, August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:3a
What does today’s short verse reveal about the motive of false teachers?
What does “exploit” mean? (Hint: marketplace term) How will false teachers do this?
In what way could you be spiritually exploited? How will you protect yourself?
What does today’s short verse reveal about the motive of false teachers?
What does “exploit” mean? (Hint: marketplace term) How will false teachers do this?
In what way could you be spiritually exploited? How will you protect yourself?
Thursday, August 15, 2019
August 15, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:2, 2 Corinthians 11:1-6, Galatians 1:6-10, John 3:16-18
What does “the way of truth” mean? How will false teachers blaspheme this truth?
Why is this a critically important issue? What is at stake? Why can this go unnoticed?
How have you seen this happen in churches today? What is the solution?
What does “the way of truth” mean? How will false teachers blaspheme this truth?
Why is this a critically important issue? What is at stake? Why can this go unnoticed?
How have you seen this happen in churches today? What is the solution?
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
August 14, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:2, 1:16, Genesis3:1-7, Matthew 4:1-11, 7:13-14
Given that “many” will follow false teachers, what is implied about their appeal?
In what way will half-truths relate? How does this fall in line with Satan’s typical approach?
How have you seen this take place? Give an example. How can you be more on guard?
Given that “many” will follow false teachers, what is implied about their appeal?
In what way will half-truths relate? How does this fall in line with Satan’s typical approach?
How have you seen this take place? Give an example. How can you be more on guard?
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
August 13, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:1, Jude 4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 17:17, 2 John 10
What is a “destructive heresy”? How can it be easily identified? Why can it also be covert?
What does this imply about a lack of biblical understanding for every Christian today?
In what way do you need to better spiritually protect yourself? How will you start today?
What is a “destructive heresy”? How can it be easily identified? Why can it also be covert?
What does this imply about a lack of biblical understanding for every Christian today?
In what way do you need to better spiritually protect yourself? How will you start today?
Monday, August 12, 2019
August 12, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:1, Deut. 13:1-5, Jer. 23:14, Matt. 24:4-5, Acts 20:29-31, Matt. 7:15, Col. 2:1-5
In what way did Peter present a context for his warning about false teachers? Why?
What does this imply about spiritual safety in churches today? Why is this important?
How have you experienced a false teacher? Why is Peter’s warning necessary today?
In what way did Peter present a context for his warning about false teachers? Why?
What does this imply about spiritual safety in churches today? Why is this important?
How have you experienced a false teacher? Why is Peter’s warning necessary today?
Saturday, August 10, 2019
August 10, 2019
Read: James 1:26-27; Psalm 140:12; Proverbs 19:17
What are the distinguishing characteristics of true and undefiled religion?
How does God view the needy and what does it cause him to do?
What does it mean that being kind to the poor is lending to God?
How are you being kind to the poor?
What are the distinguishing characteristics of true and undefiled religion?
How does God view the needy and what does it cause him to do?
What does it mean that being kind to the poor is lending to God?
How are you being kind to the poor?
Friday, August 9, 2019
August 9, 2019
Read: Matthew 11:1-6
What was Jesus’ evidence of being the Messiah that he gave to John the Baptist’s messengers?
What do the parts of that list have in common as a whole?
Who do you know who fits a category like this and what can you do for them?
What was Jesus’ evidence of being the Messiah that he gave to John the Baptist’s messengers?
What do the parts of that list have in common as a whole?
Who do you know who fits a category like this and what can you do for them?
Thursday, August 8, 2019
August 8, 2019
Read: Matthew 25:31-46
What is the litmus test to separate the sheep (saved) from the goats (lost)?
Who is Jesus identifying himself with in his teaching?
How are you doing this in your current lifestyle?
What is the litmus test to separate the sheep (saved) from the goats (lost)?
Who is Jesus identifying himself with in his teaching?
How are you doing this in your current lifestyle?
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
August 7, 2019
Read: Matthew 5:13-16
What purpose did salt have in the first century?
What is the truth of the analogy?
What purpose does light have?
What purpose did salt have in the first century?
What is the truth of the analogy?
What purpose does light have?
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
August 6, 2019
Read: John 5:2-17
What attitudes do I need to adjust to be more in line with Jesus?
What values do I need to reprioritize to reflect those of Jesus?
What action steps do I need to take to respond as Jesus did?
What attitudes do I need to adjust to be more in line with Jesus?
What values do I need to reprioritize to reflect those of Jesus?
What action steps do I need to take to respond as Jesus did?
Monday, August 5, 2019
August 5, 2019
Read: John 5:2-17
What are the differences between how Jesus and the religious people dealt with this man?
Why do you suppose there is such a difference?
How do I really view people in today’s world who are on the margins of society? (i.e. homeless,
addicts, prostitutes, poor, unemployed, unproductive)
What are the differences between how Jesus and the religious people dealt with this man?
Why do you suppose there is such a difference?
How do I really view people in today’s world who are on the margins of society? (i.e. homeless,
addicts, prostitutes, poor, unemployed, unproductive)
Saturday, August 3, 2019
August 3, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Take some time right now to pray and ask God to show you ways you have undervalued His word.
Journal what He reveals to you. Do you see any discrepancy between what you say and what you do?
What practical steps can you take to grow in valuing God’s word? What will you do today?
Take some time right now to pray and ask God to show you ways you have undervalued His word.
Journal what He reveals to you. Do you see any discrepancy between what you say and what you do?
What practical steps can you take to grow in valuing God’s word? What will you do today?
Friday, August 2, 2019
August 2, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 1:19-21, 2 Timothy 3:16-17
How does today’s reading elevate the Bible beyond simply being a “good” book with helpful truths?
Given other religious books claim supernatural inspiration, how does the Bible differ? (e.g. 66 books)
In what way does Peter build credibility by linking his letters to the Bible? How does this encourage you?
How does today’s reading elevate the Bible beyond simply being a “good” book with helpful truths?
Given other religious books claim supernatural inspiration, how does the Bible differ? (e.g. 66 books)
In what way does Peter build credibility by linking his letters to the Bible? How does this encourage you?
Thursday, August 1, 2019
August 1, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 1:19-21, Joshua 3:9-10, Ezekiel 44:2, 2 Samuel 23:2-3, Hosea 1:9
In what way did Peter align himself with Old Testament prophets? Be specific.
Why would this have been important for New Testament Christians and building credibility at that time?
Explain why this is probably not an important issue today. How does timing help?
In what way did Peter align himself with Old Testament prophets? Be specific.
Why would this have been important for New Testament Christians and building credibility at that time?
Explain why this is probably not an important issue today. How does timing help?
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