Scripture:
2 Peter 1:1-11
Sat, 1 January 2022

Preparing to Meet King Jesus

Past Week’s Review
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for Church Board: To grow in Christlike qualities and be effective and fruitful as believers in Jesus Christ
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for those in need
  • Pray for self
Observation:

According to Apostle Peter, how should Christians prepare themselves to meet King Jesus in His eternal kingdom?

Deeper Reflection
THIS SECOND1 LETTER BY APOSTLE PETER WAS PROBABLY written in the early AD 60s to an unspecified group of Christians (v.1).2 In it, Peter took pains to remind them of foundational truths and warn them of dangerous deceivers who sought to destroy their Christian faith.3 Thus, Peter prepared his hearers and readers to meet King Jesus at His return.4In this passage, Peter highlights two foundational truths to which Christians must hold fast if they want to live effective and fruitful lives as they await Christ’s Second Coming and have confidence that they will enter His eternal Kingdom (vv.8-11).5 First, Jesus Christ is fully God – the deity of Christ! In verse 1, one divine person was referred to: “…our God and Saviour Jesus Christ”6. Then in verse 2, two distinct divine persons were referred to: “…of God and of Jesus our Lord”. Clearly then, the Lord Jesus is fully God – the second divine Person of the Trinity – even as He is fully human7. True believers put their faith in the true God and Saviour.Second, true Christians develop Christlike character. The saving knowledge of Jesus Christ provides Christians with the divine power to grow in Christlikeness (vv.3-4). However, believers must make strenuous and sustained personal efforts (“make every effort”, v.5) alongside God’s divine work within them, to grow and increase in Christlike qualities. Seven are mentioned here: virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection and love (vv.5-7). Decisive actions and continual practice are required. Over time, the true believers will develop a Christlike character that is distinct from the world and glorifies God.
1 2 Peter 3:1. 2 Likely the same recipients identified in 1 Peter 1:1. Peter had previously ministered to them through preaching (2 Pet 1:16) and now when he was anticipating his impending death (2 Pet 1:14; presumably from persecution). 3 2 Peter 1:12-15; 2:1-3; 3:1-3. 4 2 Peter 3:10-14. 5 The fruitfulness of a Christian’s life provides evidence of salvation. 6 Likewise, Titus 2:13. 7 The apostles and early disciples were first-hand witnesses of the fact that Jesus had lived, walked and ate with them and the people, and had taught, ministered and served among them.
Application:

Which qualities among the seven listed (in vv.5-7) does God want me to make special effort to grow in this year and what am I going to do about this?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Sun, 31 December 2023

Sunday Journal

Past Week’s Review
  • What was my high point and my low point for the week?
  • What gave me life and what drained me?
  • How was the Spirit of God at work?
Reflect

What is one key thing that God said to me this week in light of what has happened?

Respond

What is one thing I need to do in light of what God is saying?
Commit in prayer.

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