Week 44
Week 44 Character | Striking A Balance
Jude struck a balance between our responsibility and God’s when it comes to our salvation. He wrote, “Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life” (v. 21), and then described God as “him who is able to keep you from stumbling […]
Week 43 Study |
Persevere With Hope
“We think we got it all,” said the doctor as he left the family in the surgical waiting room. Members of the relieved family say, “Well, you want to get something to eat in the cafeteria?” You have got to be kidding. The family is willing to go eat based on a doctor saying, “We […]
Week 43 Application |
Looking Forward
Three times in three short verses, the apostle Peter talks about looking forward. Christians “look forward to the day of God and speed its coming” (2 Peter 3:12). “We are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth” (v. 13). Then Peter declares, “Since you are looking forward to this, make every effort […]
Week 43
Study Questions
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson. 1. Have you ever been teased or mocked for your faith? 2. How would you describe what it means for you to be holy? Read 2 Peter 3:3-9 1. Were you ever surprised when you were persecuted or mocked for your faith? There will […]