Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
… and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare.
Summary: God’s Word explains clearly in many ways that there will be a final judgment. In today’s passage, Peter repeats this truth one more time.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:10c — Face to Face”
[But the day of the Lord] will come like a thief.
Summary: Phrases like today’s passage are a mystery to some, a point of ridicule for others, and for us who believe, a warning.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:10b — Like a Thief”
But the day of the Lord …
Summary: Finality is one of those things we humans love to ignore. It is easy to put off doing what we know we should do. We think there will always be a tomorrow until we wake up on the “day of the Lord.”
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:10a — The Day of The Inspector”
… but [God wants] everyone to come to repentance.
Summary: The word “repent” often carries with it vague connotations of emotional trauma. In fact, what Peter is telling us is that if we reject the idea of God, God wants us to change our minds.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:9d — Street Preachers”
… not wanting anyone to perish,
Summary: It is hard for us to understand how God can bring judgment and save his people, all at the same time.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:9c — Left to Perish?”
For my eyes have seen your salvation…
Summary: Birthdays are a reason to celebrate, and Jesus’ birthday is no different. Well, maybe a little different…
Continue reading “Luke 2: 29-32 — Christmas Day”
But do not forget this one thing …
Summary: Without our memories, life is a confusing series of events that seem disconnected from each other. Memories of what we have learned add perspective to life and help us avoid repeating mistakes.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:8 — Big Red Button”
… the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire …
Summary: The Bible is full of all types of information. How we respond to that information says something about us. If we have put our faith in Jesus, we can see the information more clearly.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:7b — The Milk in the Fridge”
By the same word …
Summary: The power of words is something we tend to take for granted. Yet looking at the effect of human words, we can see there is a correlation between God’s Word and our own experience.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:7a — The Power of Words”
…and the earth was formed out of water and by water.
Summary: The Bible is amazingly accurate from a technical standpoint. God’s Word provides a comprehensive understanding of our place in all that exists.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:5c — Building Blocks”