Reading from Hebrews 1:1-14 (NLT) ~The Day of the Lord is Coming, Peter’s Final Words~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Angelic experiences, Jesus being greater than the angels. How God used to speak to us through the prophets but now speaks to us thought The Son

Reading from 2 Peter 3:1-18 (NLT) ~The Day of the Lord is Coming, Peter’s Final Words~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Stimulating wholesome thinking. The Lord’s Patience. Changing your perspective back from that of a corrupted human back to the perspective of a child of God. Scoffers and mockers are that way by choice. God is patient, giving us time to turn to our good Father, and grow.

Reading from 2 Peter 2:1-22 (NLT) ~The Danger of False Teachers~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Peter’s warning to the believers to watch out for false teachers. The Righteous Gemstones. God protecting the righteous. The slow march.

Reading from 2 Peter 1:12-21 (NLT) ~Paying Attention to Scripture~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Peter’s teaching and the urgency of the time. The Bible not being “clever stories” made up by human wisdom. Peter’s witness of the transfiguration. Not having to sit in the tension of needing a savior and still having to wait for that savior to come.

Reading from 2 Peter 1:1-11 (NLT) ~Greetings from Peter, Growing in Faith~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Peter’s list of supplements for our life of faith.

Reading from 1 Peter 5:1-14 (NLT) ~Advice for Elders and Young Men~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Peter’s instruction and encouragement to elders and to young men. Jesus’ teaching and instructions to Peter being passed on. True religion, true worship, humbling yourself.

Reading from 1 Peter 4:1-19 (NLT) ~Living for God, Suffering for Being a Christian~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Suffering for Christ, love covering a multitude of sins, exercising spiritual gifts, a disciplined prayer life, showing loving patience through fiery trials.

Reading from 1 Peter 3:13-22 (NLT) ~Suffering for Doing Good, ~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Repaying evil with kindness and love allows you to share in the suffering of Christ and be a living example of Christ to those who witness. Gently explaining what you believe.

Reading from 1 Peter 3:1-12 (NLT) ~Wives, Husbands, All Christians~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Looking after the needs, concerns, and the betterment of the person you are with. The objectification of women and true beauty. Restore the relationship at all cost. Searching for peace and working to maintain it.

Reading from 1 Peter 2:13-25 (NLT) ~Respect People in Authority, Slaves~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Submitting to authorities even in unfair circumstances as Christ submitted himself even to death. Being the light. Putting things into the hands of God who always judges fairly.