Sunday Discussion
While You Wait
Transition: In last week’s text, Peter stirred up the minds of his readers to remember the predictions of the prophets and the commandments of Jesus shared by the apostles, particularly as they related to a future coming of Christ in judgment.
Check Point: Would anyone like to share something they worked on from last week’s discussion?
Context: In today’s text, Peter ends his letter by urging believers to strive for holy lives as they wait for Christ’s return. He encourages them to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ and give glory to God both now and forever.
Opening Questions:
• Share a time in your life when diligence paid off. What did you learn from the experience?
• Describe an occasion when you had to exercise patience. What was the most challenging or rewarding part about it?
Scripture/Storying: 2 Peter 3:14-18
Discipleship Questions:
• What is the Holy Spirit teaching you through this story? How does it impact the way you think and live?
• In verse 14 Peter calls his readers to strive to be without spot or blemish and at peace. What specifically challenges your efforts in these areas and why? What areas in your faith do you need to apply more diligence? How will you begin?
• In verse 15, Peter tells these believers to “count the patience of the Lord as salvation.” What opportunities does God’s patience afford you as a believer? What hinders you from seizing those opportunities?
• Peter points out that there are some who twist the Scriptures. Describe some modern-day examples you have seen of people twisting the Scriptures. How can you protect yourself against using Scripture in the wrong manner?
• Peter writes that some of Paul’s writings are hard to understand. How do you usually handle those passages that are hard to understand? What is one practical step you could take this week to better understand a passage you find difficult?
• In verse 17, Peter tells his readers to be careful that they are not carried away. Where do you see Christians today getting swept away with error and losing their stability? How can you stay firmly planted and how can your small group support you in this?
• What does growth in the grace and knowledge of Jesus look like practically in your life? What dangers arise when you grow in one but not the other? What presently challenges your growth in grace and knowledge? How has growth in these areas been especially meaningful to you?
Prayer time: – Redeem All Ministries
• Pray for guidance as they prepare to launch Arda Church.
• Pray for safety when traveling for ministry, especially for their Pastors who drive motorbikes.
• Pray for guidance as they prepare for their annual missions conference taking place August 21st-24th.
• Pray for the Lord to provide more leaders and volunteers to serve in the children’s ministry.