False Teachers
According to verse 1, what will false teachers secretly bring in?
Damnable heresies (destructive doctrines)
According to verse 4, did God spare angels when they sinned?
No, He did not.
According to verse 5, who was saved from the flood along with seven others?
Noah
According to verse 9, who knows how to deliver the godly?
The Lord
Who wrote the book of 2 Peter?
Simon Peter
In the Bible, Peter was originally named Simon. Jesus gave him the name Peter, which means "rock" in Greek, during a significant moment in his ministry (John 1:42). This name change signifies his new identity and role as a leader in the early Christian church. Peter is often referred to as Simon Peter.
According to verse 1, who do false teachers deny, bringing swift destruction on themselves?
They deny the Lord who bought (redeemed) them.
According to verse 4, where were the sinful angels sent?
They were cast down into hell and delivered into chains of darkness
How is Noah described in verse 5?
A preacher of righteousness
Verse 9, what does God deliver the godly out of?
Temptations
What was Peter’s occupation before following Jesus?
He was a fisherman
According to verse 2, what will many people follow from false teachers?
Their pernicious ways (morally corrupt and destructive actions)
According to verse 5, what happened to the old world in Noah’s time?
A flood destroyed it
According to verse 7, who was rescued from Sodom?
Lot
According to verse 9, what happens to the unrighteous?
They are reserved unto the day of judgment to be punished
What was Peter one of the twelve of?
Apostles of Jesus.
He was also one of the original disciples chosen by Jesus
According to verse 3, what motivates false teachers to exploit people?
Covetousness (Greed)
According to verse 6, what cities were condemned and turned to ashes?
Sodom and Gomorrah
How is Lot described in verses 7-8?
Righteous and vexed by wickedness
Based on verse 9, when will the unrighteous be punished?
On the day of judgment
What is the main message of this lesson, “God Guards His People”?
God judges the wicked but rescues and protects those who are faithful to Him.
Based on verses 1-3, why is false teaching dangerous to believers today?
Because it can twist the truth, lead people away from God, and weaken their faith.
Based on verses 4-6, what does God’s past judgment teach us about His justice today?
That God is consistent and fair, and will judge sin, even if it takes time.
Based on verses 5-8, what does God rescuing Noah and Lot show about how He treats His people?
God sees His people and protects and rescues them.
How can this memory verse encourage you during difficult times?
It reminds us that God is in control, sees our struggles, and will ultimately rescue and bring justice.
Why is it important to know who wrote a Bible book when studying it?
Knowing the author and their background gives us a better understanding of the message. It helps us to know who the message was written to who it was written to, and why it was written.
Peter had several important experiences that shaped what he wrote and why he wrote in this Epistle.
These experiences helped Peter write with authority, urgency, and care, warning believers to stay true to God and not be misled by false teachers.