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”
… 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”
… 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”
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”
… because I know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
Summary: God made each of us in His image. Yet, we, like God, are each unique. Peter’s unique characteristic included doing things.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:14 — A Man of Action”
…and unproductive…
Summary: Productivity is not really a biblical concept, but fruitfulness is. Peter is helping us understand the kind of person Jesus wants us to be.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:8c — Growing Fruit”
For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure …
Summary: Talking blind is like walking blind, only with your mouth. When we talk about spiritual things, we are talking about the unseen. If we are not quoting the Bible, which is our only source of accurate information about spiritual things, then we are making things up.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:8a — Talking Blind”
… and to self-control, perseverance …
Summary: Self-control is not just a one-time thing. Real self-control extends through time.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:6b — Looking Back”