2 Peter 1
September 8, 2022
“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” (v3)
One of God’s goals for us is that we live a godly life. And God has given us everything we need to live that life. Through our knowledge of Him, we have a new power to live a new life, one that we could not otherwise live on our own. His power comes to us as we read His Word, and spend time getting to know Him and what He’s done for us.
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I praise You for the way You have revealed Yourself to me. Knowing You is not only the path to a good and godly life. Your Word tells us that “knowing You IS eternal life!” (John 17:3). And so, I pray that You would increase in me a sense of the treasure it is to know You. And inspire me to prioritize spending time getting to know You better - so that I might live the good, godly life You’ve called me to.
— Pastor Joshua Brooks
Use the following steps to guide your daily time with the Lord…
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Start with prayer. Ask God to open your heart to help you understand and receive His Word.
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Read and observe the passage carefully. As needed, read a second Bible version to help with understanding.
➡️ What does it say?
What does this passage teach me about God? What does it say about my sinful nature and my need for God’s grace? How does this passage point to Jesus?
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➡️ What am I going to do about it?
Does this passage include a promise to claim, an action/attitude to avoid/embrace, or a principle to apply? How can this truth apply to my life? What could my next step be? How can I share this with others? Is there a verse or section of Scripture I need to memorize?
