Read: 2 Peter 3:8, Genesis 1:1-3, Psalm 19:1-6, 90:4, 102:26, Deuteronomy 33:27
How does the Bible say “time”, as we understand it, came about? Be specific. Why is this important?
How is an eternal state “not” just extended time? How can looking out in space help with perspective?
What is most challenging for you when you consider God is outside of time? What is the solution?
Monday, September 30, 2019
Saturday, September 28, 2019
September 28, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 3:6-7, Proverbs 9:10, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Matt 25:31-46, Rev 20:11-15
List the future judgements presented in today’s Read: ing and whom they will apply to?
In what way will a Christian be judged differently than a non-Christian? Why is this distinction important?
How does it make you feel knowing these future judgements will take place? How does this adjust you?
List the future judgements presented in today’s Read: ing and whom they will apply to?
In what way will a Christian be judged differently than a non-Christian? Why is this distinction important?
How does it make you feel knowing these future judgements will take place? How does this adjust you?
Friday, September 27, 2019
September 27, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 3:7, Genesis 19:15-25, Isaiah 66:15-16, Malachi 4:1-3
Why does Peter warn his audience about an impending future judgement? (i.e. cultural pushback)
How do you think your non-Christian friends would respond to the idea of a future judgement?
Why is this important to process through? In what way does this become the foundation for the gospel?
Why does Peter warn his audience about an impending future judgement? (i.e. cultural pushback)
How do you think your non-Christian friends would respond to the idea of a future judgement?
Why is this important to process through? In what way does this become the foundation for the gospel?
Thursday, September 26, 2019
September 26, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 3:5-6, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 7:11-12, 19-21, Genesis 9:8-17
What were the spiritual conditions before God’s judgement and the flood? Why is this important?
In what way did Peter use the flood story to expose unbiblical thinking of his day? (i.e. God’s power)
What are your initial thoughts about Noah and the flood? How does this warn you about any culture?
What were the spiritual conditions before God’s judgement and the flood? Why is this important?
In what way did Peter use the flood story to expose unbiblical thinking of his day? (i.e. God’s power)
What are your initial thoughts about Noah and the flood? How does this warn you about any culture?
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
September 25, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 3:5, Matthew 6:25-34, Romans 12:12
Given Peter’s audience was rejecting the power of God, what does that imply about trusting in God?
Based on Matthew 6:25-34, what is required to follow the Lord? How does this relate to God’s power?
As you consider faith and prayer, what is God showing you about your cultural slip? How will you change?
Given Peter’s audience was rejecting the power of God, what does that imply about trusting in God?
Based on Matthew 6:25-34, what is required to follow the Lord? How does this relate to God’s power?
As you consider faith and prayer, what is God showing you about your cultural slip? How will you change?
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
September 24, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 3:5, John 2:1-11, Mark 3:7-12, Hebrews 2:3-4
Given the Old Testament presents God as all powerful, how did Jesus reflect this same attribute?
What happens when the miracles of Jesus are rejected? What does this ultimately do to the gospel?
How does this help you understand the miracle of Jesus? How have you seen culture try to do this today?
Given the Old Testament presents God as all powerful, how did Jesus reflect this same attribute?
What happens when the miracles of Jesus are rejected? What does this ultimately do to the gospel?
How does this help you understand the miracle of Jesus? How have you seen culture try to do this today?
Monday, September 23, 2019
September 23, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 3:5, Genesis 1:6-10, Romans 1:18-23
What cultural deception was taking place that caused Peter’s warning? How was this a subtle deception?
In what way does this ultimately relegate God to a religious ideal rather than a powerful God? Be specific.
How do you see this happening today? Give an example. How does this challenge your thinking?
What cultural deception was taking place that caused Peter’s warning? How was this a subtle deception?
In what way does this ultimately relegate God to a religious ideal rather than a powerful God? Be specific.
How do you see this happening today? Give an example. How does this challenge your thinking?
Saturday, September 21, 2019
September 21, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 3:1-4, Matthew 24:36, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, James 5:8-9
What does scripture say about guessing the timing of Jesus’ return? How had scoffers fallen into this trap?
What does this imply about avoiding end times details? How have you seen Christians fall into this trap?
How does today’s Read: ing motivate you to live in light of Jesus’ return? Pray and ask God for insight.
What does scripture say about guessing the timing of Jesus’ return? How had scoffers fallen into this trap?
What does this imply about avoiding end times details? How have you seen Christians fall into this trap?
How does today’s Read: ing motivate you to live in light of Jesus’ return? Pray and ask God for insight.
Friday, September 20, 2019
September 20, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 3:4, Psalm 1:1-2, 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17
What did the “scoffers” of Peter’s day reject about the Apostles’ teaching on Jesus’ return?
What does this imply about their form of biblical interpretation? How do you see this happening today?
Why is it important to recognize? What will ultimately take place if Christians overlook this issue?
What did the “scoffers” of Peter’s day reject about the Apostles’ teaching on Jesus’ return?
What does this imply about their form of biblical interpretation? How do you see this happening today?
Why is it important to recognize? What will ultimately take place if Christians overlook this issue?
Thursday, September 19, 2019
September 19, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 3:3, 1 Corinthians 15:52-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
What do you see as the different elements of Jesus’ return? (e.g. dead raised, caught in the air, etc.)
Although the order of events is often debated, what strikes you as encouraging and concerning?
How does this challenge your current perspective on the return of Jesus? Be specific.
What do you see as the different elements of Jesus’ return? (e.g. dead raised, caught in the air, etc.)
Although the order of events is often debated, what strikes you as encouraging and concerning?
How does this challenge your current perspective on the return of Jesus? Be specific.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
September 18, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 3:3-4, John 14:1-3, Matthew 24:3-36
Why do you think Peter was so concerned about “scoffers”? (Hint: Peter heard it firsthand from Jesus)
What specifically stands out to you about Matthew 24:3-36? Why? How does this help you see today’s world?
Take time to pray about this issue and journal the way God is impressing you to process this topic.
Why do you think Peter was so concerned about “scoffers”? (Hint: Peter heard it firsthand from Jesus)
What specifically stands out to you about Matthew 24:3-36? Why? How does this help you see today’s world?
Take time to pray about this issue and journal the way God is impressing you to process this topic.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
September 17, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 3:1-3, Jude 18, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Acts 2:16-17
What specifically was Peter trying to get his audience to understand about the “last days”? Why?
In what way would this have been both bad news and encouraging news at the same time? Be specific.
How can you be tempted to resist this truth today? What would it look like for you to embrace this truth?
What specifically was Peter trying to get his audience to understand about the “last days”? Why?
In what way would this have been both bad news and encouraging news at the same time? Be specific.
How can you be tempted to resist this truth today? What would it look like for you to embrace this truth?
Monday, September 16, 2019
September 16, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 3:1-2, Isaiah 13:6-9, Amos 5:18-20, Zechariah 12:1-6
What would an Old Testament Jew have pictured when it came to “the day of the Lord”?
Why was this an important perspective for them to keep in mind? What would happen if they forgot?
What does this imply about Peter’s reminder to “remember the predictions of these holy prophets”?
What would an Old Testament Jew have pictured when it came to “the day of the Lord”?
Why was this an important perspective for them to keep in mind? What would happen if they forgot?
What does this imply about Peter’s reminder to “remember the predictions of these holy prophets”?
Saturday, September 14, 2019
September 14, 2019
Read: John 10:1-5, Ezekiel 34, Revelation 7:17, Luke 15:3-7
How do these passages relate to this week’s message subtitle and points? Which verses stuck out & why?
What have you learned and/or applied, based on this week’s study, for following God’s leading in your life?
Write out a prayer asking God to continue to reveal & work in your life in regard to this week’s topic.
How do these passages relate to this week’s message subtitle and points? Which verses stuck out & why?
What have you learned and/or applied, based on this week’s study, for following God’s leading in your life?
Write out a prayer asking God to continue to reveal & work in your life in regard to this week’s topic.
Friday, September 13, 2019
September 13, 2019
Read: Hebrews 3:12-15, Matthew 7:15 & 18:1-4, 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 & 6:19-20 & 10:13
How do these passages relate to this week’s message subtitle and points? Which verses stuck out & why?
From these passages, what are some principles to remember, & some to specifically apply today?
Write out a prayer asking God to make you more sensitive to His leading in specific areas you need Him!
How do these passages relate to this week’s message subtitle and points? Which verses stuck out & why?
From these passages, what are some principles to remember, & some to specifically apply today?
Write out a prayer asking God to make you more sensitive to His leading in specific areas you need Him!
Thursday, September 12, 2019
September 12, 2019
Read: John 10:7-16, Revelation 3:20, 1 Peter 2:25, 2 Corinthians 13:5, James 4:6-8
How do these passages relate to this week’s message subtitle and points? Which verses stuck out & why?
From these passages, what are some principles to remember, & some to specifically apply today?
Write out a prayer thanking God for how He has met, & is meeting, your needs in relation to this week’s topic.
How do these passages relate to this week’s message subtitle and points? Which verses stuck out & why?
From these passages, what are some principles to remember, & some to specifically apply today?
Write out a prayer thanking God for how He has met, & is meeting, your needs in relation to this week’s topic.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
September 11, 2019
Read: John 10:4-5 & 14:26, Psalm 51:10-11 & 119:105 & 139:23-24, Romans 8:5-6, 26-27
How do these passages relate to Point #2 (Sensitivity)? Which verses specifically stuck out to you & why?
How would you assess yourself (strengths/weaknesses) in regard to living out Point #2 in your life?
What are some practical ways you will step into applying Point #2 this week? Write this out in prayer form.
How do these passages relate to Point #2 (Sensitivity)? Which verses specifically stuck out to you & why?
How would you assess yourself (strengths/weaknesses) in regard to living out Point #2 in your life?
What are some practical ways you will step into applying Point #2 this week? Write this out in prayer form.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
September 10, 2019
Read: John 10:1-3, Psalm 95:6-7, Galatians 2:20, 1 John 3:1-2, Ephesians 2:8-10
How do these passages relate to Point #1 (Identity)? Which verses specifically stuck out to you & why?
How would you assess yourself (strengths/weaknesses) in regard to living out Point #1 in your life?
What are some practical ways you will step into applying Point #1 this week? Write this out in prayer form.
How do these passages relate to Point #1 (Identity)? Which verses specifically stuck out to you & why?
How would you assess yourself (strengths/weaknesses) in regard to living out Point #1 in your life?
What are some practical ways you will step into applying Point #1 this week? Write this out in prayer form.
Monday, September 9, 2019
September 9, 2019
Read: John 10:1-5, Psalm 23 & 28:9 & 100:3, Matthew 5:8 & 9:36, Colossians 3:1-3
How do these passages relate to the message subtitle? What is something that stuck out from Sun’s message?
How would you assess yourself (strengths/weaknesses) in regard to following God’s leading in your life?
According to these passages, what are some principles to remember, & some to specifically apply this week?
How do these passages relate to the message subtitle? What is something that stuck out from Sun’s message?
How would you assess yourself (strengths/weaknesses) in regard to following God’s leading in your life?
According to these passages, what are some principles to remember, & some to specifically apply this week?
Saturday, September 7, 2019
September 7, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:22, Proverbs 26:11, Romans 8:9-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17-18, 13:5
What does scripture teach about someone who has become a Christian? Why should there be a change?
What is implied if there is only short-term change? What does this highlight about double-checking yourself?
How confident are you in your Christianity and walk with the Lord? Why? How do you need to respond?
What does scripture teach about someone who has become a Christian? Why should there be a change?
What is implied if there is only short-term change? What does this highlight about double-checking yourself?
How confident are you in your Christianity and walk with the Lord? Why? How do you need to respond?
Friday, September 6, 2019
September 6, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:20-21, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, Hebrews 6:4-6, 10:26-27, 1 John 2:19-20
What was Peter revealing about the false teachers and their understanding about the Gospel?
How does this make them even more culpable before God? What does this highlight about self-deception?
How does today’s Reading make you feel? Why is this an important issue to confront directly? Be specific
What was Peter revealing about the false teachers and their understanding about the Gospel?
How does this make them even more culpable before God? What does this highlight about self-deception?
How does today’s Reading make you feel? Why is this an important issue to confront directly? Be specific
Thursday, September 5, 2019
September 5, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:18-19, John 8:31-36, Romans 6:15-18, 8:19-24a, Hebrews 3:13
What did Peter try to reveal about the promises of false teachers? How is this happening today?
Why is “true” freedom essentially impossible? In what way will someone always be a slave to something?
What does Jesus offer in spiritual freedom? How does this help you better understand today’s deceptions?
What did Peter try to reveal about the promises of false teachers? How is this happening today?
Why is “true” freedom essentially impossible? In what way will someone always be a slave to something?
What does Jesus offer in spiritual freedom? How does this help you better understand today’s deceptions?
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
September 4, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:17, Jeremiah 2:13, John 4:7-10, Jude 12-13
Explain the metaphor of a “waterless” spring Peter used to describe false teachers.
How would his audience have related to it? In what way was he addressing false impressions?
Why is this an important warning for every Christian? What is at risk if this isn’t properly understood?
Explain the metaphor of a “waterless” spring Peter used to describe false teachers.
How would his audience have related to it? In what way was he addressing false impressions?
Why is this an important warning for every Christian? What is at risk if this isn’t properly understood?
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
September 3, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:15-17, Matthew 7:21-23, Acts 5:1-11, 8:4-25
What does scripture reveal about people who try to play games with God? Be specific.
How can this become a spiritual iceberg? How can this be avoided? (Hint: ask the “why”)
What is God revealing to you about playing spiritual games? How do you need to change?
What does scripture reveal about people who try to play games with God? Be specific.
How can this become a spiritual iceberg? How can this be avoided? (Hint: ask the “why”)
What is God revealing to you about playing spiritual games? How do you need to change?
Monday, September 2, 2019
September 2, 2019
Read: 2 Peter 2:15-16, Numbers 22:1-35
What was Peter accusing the false teachers of doing when they “followed the way of Balaam”?
Why did Balaam vacillate between Balak and God? What was the primary issue?
In what way can this take place today? Give an example. How can you fall into the Balaam trap?
What was Peter accusing the false teachers of doing when they “followed the way of Balaam”?
Why did Balaam vacillate between Balak and God? What was the primary issue?
In what way can this take place today? Give an example. How can you fall into the Balaam trap?
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