Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them in chains of darkness to be held for judgment …
Summary: Peter gives us a peek into things we cannot see by telling us what happens in the spiritual realm.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:4 — Example 1: The Crazy Uncle”
They will secretly introduce destructive heresies …
Summary: Peter begins his description of the false teacher by telling us what they do.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:1b — The First False Teacher”
But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you.
Summary: Peter’s writing style makes sorting through the information he is giving us challenging. Yet the information is critical for our protection and work for God’s kingdom.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:1 — Peter’s Rant”
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Summary: Weddings are an exciting time. They mark a point in life where everything changes. My prayer for the two people getting married today is that this change opens the door to an abundance of blessings from God.
Continue reading “Ephesians 5: 21 — A Marriage Blessing”
… 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”
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”
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”