Dec. 28, 2025

“This Is the Year”

2 Peter 3:14-18

1. What are you waiting for (v. 14)

A. A New Heaven and a New Earth

2 Peter 3:13

B. Without Spot or Blemish

1 Peter 1:18-19

Jude 1:24-25

Leviticus 1:3

Hebrews 9:13-14

C. At peace

“at peace with God,” in the state of reconciliation with God which is Christian salvation. Our author, like most early Christian writers, expects his readers to be alive when the Lord comes.” - Dr. Richard Bauckham

2. Stability in the Scriptures (vs. 15-17)

A. Patience of Our Lord

2 Peter 3:9

B. Beloved Brother Paul

True corporate affection for Paul

Galatians 1:18

Galatians 2:7-9

A common coworker

1 Peter 5:12

C. Wisdom

Romans 12:3

Romans 15:15-16

D. Living a Life of Consistent Witness

Romans 13:11-14

E. Twisted Scriptures

- all his letters

- hard to understand (Peter is saying this!)

- people twist them to suit their teaching or lifestyle

- The other Scriptures!

- Peter gives authority to Paul’s writings at a very early stage.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

“The best way to understand Scripture is to read Scripture” Joel Green

F. Do Not Get Carried Away

1 Peter 1:24-25

3. Grow in Grace and Knowledge (v. 18)

A. Centered in Jesus

2 Peter1:5-8

B. Give Jesus Glory

Reflection:

Would you commit to spending time in the Bible every day this year?

What areas of your life is the Holy Spirit leading you to grow in 2026?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: 1 Peter 1:18-19

How would you explain to someone what Peter means by being without spot or blemish? How important does he want this to be in a believer’s life?

Tuesday:

Read: 2 Peter 3:9

Peter mentions the patience of God twice in chapter 3. What explanation does he give to it in verse 9?

Wednesday:

Read: Romans 15:15-16.

What does Paul dispense by the “grace given” to him? How would we relate this to the source of authority he is appealing to in order to make his point?

Thursday:

Read: Romans 13:11-14

What is the circumstance that Paul is  speaking of here? What lifestyle difference would you describe is to be there for the follower of Jesus?

Friday:

Read: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

What is the purpose of Scripture according to  these two verses? How does that square with your life today?

Saturday:

Read: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Where have you seen growth in 2025 and what  are you trusting the Lord for in 2026?