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”
… as to a light shining in a dark place,
Summary: Peter leans on an illustration that would have been common in his day, but is not so common today.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:19d — Two Kinds of Light”
… 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”
… 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”
And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things.
Summary: Departure time is something that we all will experience, whether we believe in it or not.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:15 — Departure Time”
… as long as I live in the tent of this body…
Summary: The simplest form of shelter, and the most ancient, is the tent. It is still with us today.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:13b — The Tent of My Body”
…and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Summary: Sometimes we make simple things complicated by focusing on the wrong thing. Paul explains the foundation for Peter’s seven step plan. The goal is to honor our Lord in this life and the next.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:11 — Touchdown”
For if you do these things, you will never stumble…
Summary: Peter uses a common word for a common experience to remind us of the consequences of common (worldly) behavior.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:10b — Flip Flops”
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election.
Summary: We have received a wonderful invitation. Now it is time for us to respond.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:10a — Wedding Bells”