2 Peter
When was I and II Peter written?
I Peter was written around 64 AD
II Peter was written around 66 AD, toward the end of his life
Then he was martyred
What is 1 Cor 15: 41-42 talking about regarding glory?
Based on the work we do in our lives, there will be different types of glory/ honor awaiting us in heaven.
What is the significance of "Bread of Life"?
- Bread endures everlasting life and gives us life (v. 27,33)
- Bread comes from Heaven (v. 33)
- Bread is Jesus Himself (v. 35, 48, 51, 54) who came from heaven. If we eat His flesh, we will have eternal life
What are the 5 offerings?
1. Burnt offering
2. Grain/meal offering
3. Peace/fellowship offering
4. Sin Offering
5. Trespass/Guilt Offering
Recite: John 14:15
“If you ____ Me, Keep My ___________.”
“If you love Me, Keep My commandments.”
What was the reason Apostle Peter wrote the book?
The church was expanding but the truth was altering internally.
In John 12:25-26, what are the two paths we can pick from?
Context: Key to Jesus’ glory is his willingness to die just like the grain of wheat falls into the ground and produces much grain.
- Love his life → remains alone; no impact in God’s kingdom; loses spiritual life.
- Hates his life → produces much grain; eternal impact; keeps life eternally.
What is the significance of “Light of the world”?
Ask the Lord to be attracted to His light (2 Cor 4:6) -> attraction
Ask the Lord to shine His light upon our sins (Jan 3:19-21) -> repentance
Ask the Lord to help us embrace and walk in His absolute standard (Eph 5:8-14; 1 Jn 2:9-11) -> conviction
Light/darkness = life/death
Jesus came to dispel evil & death from the world
Light gives us direction = Jesus gives us direction
If we follow Jesus, we will enjoy light of life and enter eternal life
Are burnt offerings and sin offerings the same? If not, why are they different?
Ans: Burnt offering is voluntary while the other two are mandatory.
Burnt offering didn’t have a specific sin that the person wants to atone for, rather it is offered for a more general repentance.
In John 14, Thomas asked Lord Jesus Christ, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?”
What was the Lord’s response? And explain what that means.
Jesus’ response, “ I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (Jn 14:6).
What were the THREE major issues the church was facing?
1. Persecution
2. Heresy (2 Peter 2:1-3)
3. Losing hope of waiting for the 2nd Coming of Christ (2 Peter 3:4)
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What are the significance of "I Am" when praying?
Evokes Praise
Evokes Humility
Evokes Comfort
Evokes Trust
Out of the 5 offerings, which ones are offered voluntarily?
Sweet savour offering/ sweet aroma→ Burnt, grain and peace (offer voluntarily)
Recite Acts: 2:38
Hint: "Then Peter said to them, “________, and let every one of you be ________ in the name of ________ ________ for the ________ of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the ________ ________.”
Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
What are the main messages of 1 and 2nd Peter?
1Peter- to have hope
2 Peter- Don’t be a day dreamer. Make sure taking every steps carefully
What is “I Am” declaring?
God’s essence: He is the eternal one, Self-existence, all existence is contingent upon him as He is the almighty creator (Ex 3:14-15)
Aside from the 7 "I Am", where are the other I AM He recorded in John chapter 8 and what are they talking about?
Jn 8:24, Jn 8:28, Jn 8:58
I am He
-Reference to Exo 3:14-15 The incident of the burning bush where God revealed HIS NAME to Moses. And God said to Moses, “ I AM WHO I AM.”
- Jesus was declaring that he is God.
- He is declaring that he is the Eternal One (implied self-existent)
What are the animals in the 3 different tiers people offered based on their income?
In poverty: pigeon, turtle dove
Middle class: sheep
More expensive: ox, cattle
In Jn 14:22, how did Jesus respond to Judas's question? Judas asked” Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?”
Jesus did not answer Judas directly. Lord Jesus’ answer in Jn 14:23-24 means God will manifest Himself to those who love Him = keep His word.
Lord Jesus didn’t want people to believe in Him based on his manifestation of miracles and signs.
What are the 8 reminders given by apostle Peter to the members in 2 Pet chapter 1?
Grow in:
Faith
Virtue (Jas 2:14 faith need to be accompanied by works)
Knowledge
Self-control
Perseverance
Godliness
Brotherly kindness
Love
What are the 7 “ I Am” mentioned in the book of John?
1. Bread of Life (Jn 6:35,48,51)
2. Light of the World (Jn 8:12; 9:5)
3. Door of the Sheep (Jn 10:7,9)
4. Good Shepherd (Jn 10:11)
5. Resurrection and the Life (Jn 11:25)
6. Way, Truth and the Life (Jn 14:6)
7. True Vine (Jn 15:1)
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What are the purposes for burnt offering? Please provide biblical support.
Thanksgiving (Example: after Noah exit the ark, Gen 8:20)
Forgiveness from self examination, Lev 1:4. Voluntary offering for the atonement of sin.
Fill in the Verse: John 12: 26
“If anyone ________ Me, Let him ________ Me; and where I am, ________ My servant will be also. If anyone ________ Me, him My Father will ________.”
“If anyone serves Me, Let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.”