Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
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”
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”
…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”
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”
…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 this very reason …
Summary: This conjunctive phrase connects the reasons for living a godly life to the need to live a godly life.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:5a — Open and Closed”
… having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
Summary: As we read Peter’s words, it is important to remember that we exist in two forms at once. We are both flesh and spirit.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:4d (Part 2) — No Place to Hide”
… so that through them you may participate in the divine nature …
Summary: How is it possible that we can participate in God’s divine nature? How is it possible that a hundred choral voices can join into one? There is a parallel here that might help us understand this passage.
Continue reading “2 Peter 1:4c — One With God”