… but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
Summary: They say that “seeing is believing.” Not everything can be seen.
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2 Peter 1:21a — Amen!
For prophecy never had its origin in the human will …
Summary: Prophecy is like a knife. In the right hands, it cuts away distractions and helps us focus on God. In the wrong hands, it cuts us.
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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.
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…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.
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… 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.
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… and you will do well to pay attention to it …
Summary: Peter gives us another opportunity to review his instructions in verses 5-8.
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… as something completely reliable,
Summary: God’s Word is very different than human words. God’s motives are pure, and his perspective is true.
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We also have the prophetic message …
Summary: The prophecy in the Bible is unique in the history of the world.
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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.
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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.
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