Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things.
Summary: Stay clear of people who claim to know how to “interpret” the times or even God’s Word.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:20 — God Knows”
…until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
Summary: Peter describes the joy of knowing Jesus by comparing his coming to the dawn after a long, dark night.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:19e — Son Rise”
… and you will do well to pay attention to it …
Summary: Peter gives us another opportunity to review his instructions in verses 5-8.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:19c — The Law and the Prophets”
… as something completely reliable,
Summary: God’s Word is very different than human words. God’s motives are pure, and his perspective is true.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:19b — Jonah and Injuricus”
We also have the prophetic message …
Summary: The prophecy in the Bible is unique in the history of the world.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:19a — The Prophetic Message”
We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain.
Summary: There was a reason that Jesus took three disciples up the mountain to witness his transfiguration.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:18 — The Real Deal”
He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
Summary: Fathers are like belly buttons: everybody has one. Today we consider what defines the ideal father.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:17 — God the Father”
… but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
Summary: Peter, James, and John witnessed Jesus unveil the power of his heavenly nature.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:16c — What They Saw”
… when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power …
Summary: What is power? That is the question posed by Peter’s claim. The power of the Lord Jesus Christ extends beyond any comfort or threat this world has to offer.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:16b — Power Trip”
For we did not follow cleverly devised stories …
Summary: Satan has been around for a long time and is the originator of the “cleverly devised” story.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:16a — In Search of Truth”