As seen repeatedly in the OT times, Peter warns us of false teachers who will arise in the church. We are warned of this danger so that we are not deceived and misled. The call of Scripture and the gospel is undeniably clear: repent, receive forgiveness of sins through Christ, be reconciled to God, and pursue God’s holiness.
2 Peter 1:16-21
Shine Bright and Make Peace
Christ calls us to shine bright as the light of the world even as He is the light of the world that shines. We are Jesus’ agents in the world to expose darkness and direct sinners to Christ. Jesus also calls us to be peacemakers. We are to make peace with all men no matter who may be the offended party.
Repent and Follow
The Will of God for Man
In the scene of Jesus’ wilderness temptations, we learn the will of God for man which Israel failed to live by, but which the Son of God incarnate did live by. The principles of living by the Bible, trusting in the Father’s care, and valuing Him far above all else come into focus in this scene. This set of scriptures we will memorize all stem from Jesus’ response to Satan’s temptations.
Intro to the Commands of Christ
The Lord Jesus Christ who possesses all authority has declared His will for His world and it is that all be made into His disciples who faithfully obey all He commanded. For a season, we will devote our community group hour for memorization and recitation of Scripture for this purpose of learning to observe all that Jesus commanded.