Peter points out he was an eyewitness of Jesus’ incarnation and transfiguration, while also highlighting the importance of the prophetic message about Christ he and others bear. This gives us an opportunity to talk about the message of Christ, the significance of the apostles, the power of Scripture, and contemporary prophecy.
(2 Peter 1:12-21)
SERMON OUTLINE
“For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1:21)
A Reminder – Part One (1:12-15)
- Know Truth
- Stick with the Truth
One More Reminder – Part Two (1:16-18)
- Myths
- Eyewitnesses
- A Coronation?
Yet Another Reminder – Part Three (1:19-21)
- Prophets & Prophecy
- Moses
- It’s about Jesus
Final Reminder – Part Four
- It’s about Jesus
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- Who is someone in your life that reminds of things you may already know? How does that come across to you?
- Do you have people in your life that keep you focused on the truth? How do they do that? What would it look for you to live a life focused on the truth of the Gospel?
- Name a time you were taken in by a myth? It’s happened to all of us! How did you feel when you found the truth? What brought you understanding of your mis-belief?
- Read the entirety of Psalm 2, imagine how it would feel to be crowned king of God’s people, imagine the weight of it, how would you respond?
- Spend time thinking through scripture and write out the other places Jesus was crowned King.
- What are some Biblical prophecies that resonate with your faith journey? Why are they important to you?
- There are often things in our lives that point us to Jesus that, at face value, don’t seem to have much to do with Him. Take some time this week to explore and see those places in your life that unexpectedly point you to Jesus.
DIG DEEPER
- This week dig deeper in one or more of the following ways:
- Re-Read through all of 2 Peter in one sitting this week with an eye towards Jesus. What new ways does this Book speak to you? How can the understanding of Jesus at the center expand your thoughts on what Peter was teaching?
- Consider exploring:
- The Bible Project video “How to Read the Prophets”
- Listen to the Bible Project podcast “What Prophecy is for”