Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
His divine power …
Summary: Divine power is different than physical power. In the physical realm, physical power is mostly what we see, but the Bible is full of stories about a different kind of power.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:3a — A Different Kind of Power”
Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
Summary: Recognizing someone you know is a kind of “knowing” that is hard to describe. Seeing a loved one after twenty years means seeing someone whose appearance has changed a lot, yet we “know” who they are. This is the kind of knowing that Peter refers to in this passage.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:2 — I’d Know You Anywhere”
To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ …
Summary: Our God is amazing. He is perfect in every aspect. Thankfully, his perfection extends to include perfect love and perfect forgiveness.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:1d — The Righteousness of God”
“To God’s elect…”
Summary: The use of the word “elect” in the NIV points to a source of division in the church. Could this division serve God’s purposes in some way?
Continue reading “1 Peter 1:1 (Flashback) — Wolf Bait”
“…and apostle of Jesus Christ,”
Summary: God, through his Son, Jesus, has provided a means for us to know Him today. Peter was one of the Lord’s disciples, sent out with a mission, equipped for that mission, and given authority from God to implement that mission.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:1c — Fisherman”
“A servant…”
Summary: The word “servant” is a word that is looked down on by the worldly, and loved deeply by the godly. One word, two very different meanings.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:1b — Icky or Loved?”
“Simon Peter …”
Summary: Names have meanings. Peter’s name has a very special meaning. The name “Simon” means “it is heard.” The name Peter means, “rock.” Who wants to hear about a rock? Maybe we all do!
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:1a — The Rock”