Make every effort - week 3

DISCUSSION GUIDE / 5.14.23

OPTIONAL INTRODUCTION QUESTION(S)

Favorite memory about your mom?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS -

For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. 11 For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 1:9-11

  • How can we keep from forgetting all that Jesus has done for us?

  • If you’re practicing virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly love, and love then Peter says “you will never fall”. What does he mean by “you will never fall”?

12 Therefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. 13 I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder, 14 since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me. 15 And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.

16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

2 Peter 1:12-16

  • Why is important to be “stirred up” and reminded even if you already know about it.

  • What do you need reminded of about God’s character?

  • How have you witnessed God move in your life?

  • How can we pray for you?