1. In verse 7 Peter tells his readers, “The end of all things is at hand”. Why is Peter’s instruction necessary for us? Do you give much thought to the return of Christ? What impact (if any) is this truth having on how you live?
2. How do hard and painful times impact your thinking? What specific passages of Scripture do you utilize to see God and your circumstances rightly? Is there thinking that you need to correct?
3. Why do you think Peter mentions prayer as part of living in the last days? What specific things should we ask for and pray about when hard and painful times come our way? How are you doing with the practice and discipline of prayer in your life?
4. In verse 8 Peter tells us to “love earnestly”. Why is love a priority for the church, especially in the last days? In what practical ways are you loving others? Why do you think Peter reminds his readers that love forgives sin? Is it possible to love others without extending forgiveness?
5. In verse 9 Peter calls us to “show hospitality”. How do you put this verse into practice? Be honest, does spending time with others ever feel more like a chore than a delight? If so, how can “grumbling” be eliminated?