Sep. 21, 2025

2 Peter 1:5-9

Legos

1. We are Not Merely on Cruise Control

A. For this very Reason

-Faith of Equal standing in (v. 1)

-Divine power granted for:

-All things pertaining to life and godliness

-His precious promises for the future

-Living around but above the corruption of this world

In summary because of all that Christ has done and has accomplished for you:

B. There Must Be a Human Response

2 Corinthians 9:10

Galatians 3:5

2 Peter 1:11

2. The Needed Building Blocks (vs. 5-7)

Romans 5:3-5

A. Faith

Galatians 5:22

1 Timothy 4:12

1 Timothy 6:11

Revelation 2:19

B. Virtue

Philippians 4:8

C. Knowledge

Philippians 1:9-11

D. Self-control

Galatians 5:23

Galatians 5:13

Acts 24:24-26

E. Steadfastness

2 Timothy 3:10

Romans 8:25

2 Corinthians 1:6

2 Corinthians 12:12

James 1:2-4

F. Godliness

1 Timothy 6:6-7

1 Timothy 6:11

G. Brotherly Affection

1 Peter 3:8-9

H. Love

Ephesians 4:1-3

3. Preventative Maintenance (vs. 8, 9)

A. Staying Active and Fruitful

James 2:20

John 15:2-8

B. The Exercise of Us Knowing Christ

C. Blindness (v. 9)

Mark 8:17-18

Reflection:

Do you find yourself pursuing the qualities that Peter lays out in the verses we have explored today?

When have you witnessed these qualities in other followers of Jesus?

How have you seen the fruit in their lives?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: Revelation 2:19

What was this church known by? How can we be known by our faith?

Tuesday:

Read: Philippians 4:8

Excellence is another word used to translate the word for virtue. How would you explain virtue or excellence in a Christian’s life to someone?

Wednesday:

Read: Galatians 5:13-25

How does self so control fit in with the original command that Paul gives in verse 13? Why is self control important especially as you reflect on the current condition of our country?

Thursday:

Read: James 1:2-4

How does James explain the building of  steadfastness in the life of a believer? When have you been most challenged in this area of life?

Friday:

Read: 1 Peter 3:8-9

What does it mean to have ”brotherly affection”? Why is this so important to the life of a follower of Jesus?

Saturday:

Read: John 15:2-8

How does Jesus describe our need to have fruit in our lives? What is the consequence of not producing fruit? How does that compare to 2 Peter 1:8-9?