Through Our Knowledge of Him

2 Peter 1:1-11

Key Verse 3

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.

Read verses 1-2.  How does Simon Peter introduce himself? (1a) Who are the recipients of this letter? (1b) How can “grace and peace” be ours in abundance? (2)

Read verses 3- 4. What has his divine power given us? (3a) How has it been given to us? (3b) How do we receive his very great and precious promises? (4a) What  then are two outcomes in our lives? (4b) 

Read verses 5-9.  What level of effort should we make? (5a) Which qualities should we make every effort to add to our faith? (5b-7) What does possession of these qualities keep us from? (8) What is true of anyone who does not have them? (9)

Read verses 10-11. What then should we be eager to do? (10a) What benefits do you receive if you make your calling and election sure? (10b-11)

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