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Confirming your calling and Election

2 Peter 1: 1-10

  • Session: 11
  • Week: 2
  • Day: 4
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Introduction

Outcome

2nd Peter was written to minority believers from non-Jewish backgrounds scattered among the majority Roman unbelievers who were going through severe perversion (wrong doctrine) to counter their choices in following Jesus. They were encouraged to be mature followers in their response to the false teachers. To grow in the grace of our lord Jesus Christ. With the help of the Holy Spirit, the early church victoriously overcame persecution but was defeated through perversion and false teaching (yeast of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herod).

Introduction

In this session, 2 Peter 1: 1-10, we focus on understanding the foundation of our faith in God through Jesus Christ our Lord, through the Spoken word (Rhema word) and the written prophetic word. We see the danger of not growing in that grace, the benefits of growing in His grace, and how to grow in faith in our lord Jesus by grace.

Objectives

By the end of this session, the learner will have:

  • Understood more about the author and the recipients of the second letter of Peter by listing the qualities given
  • Appreciated the Truth about kingdom currency called Faith by listing how it comes to believers in this evil world, how the faith currency adds value, and how you transact in this wicked world using the Faith currency, and the dangers of not using this currency effectively.
  • Listed how the currency of Faith helps foreign believers to transact five divine blessings from heavenly realms and how to use them to confirm our calling and election here on Earth.
  • Understood the four dimensions of knowing Jesus Christ (servant, LORD, Priest, and King) by listening to eyewitnesses and prophetic messages

Outline

  • Severe perversion, the yeast of the Pharisees
  • Growth by the Holy Spirit
  • Faith is the kingdom currency

Group Study Time

2 Peter 1: 1-10

Connecting

  • Gather with two or more people for a community discovery bible study session.
  • Start with a heartfelt prayer, inviting God to guide and bless your understanding.
  • Explore the passage by reading it at least twice, using different Bible versions if available, then retell the story together as a group.
  • Reflect and share the challenges and blessings you experienced from the previous study.

Comprehending

  • Who wrote this letter? What is revealed about him? 2 Peter 1:1. Who were the recipients of this letter? What is said about them? 2 Peter 1: 1-2.
  • What is faith? How does faith come to us? What is the confession of faith? What is our common faith as believers about the One God, common faith about One Church, and One everyday life as written in the Apostles’ Creed?
  • Read 2 Peter 1: 2-4. List five divine benefits and blessings you receive because of growing in the knowledge of One God (Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit) and His promises?
  • Read 2 Peter 1: 5-8. List and discuss seven qualities we should add to our faith to enhance our knowledge of Jesus Christ, our LORD.
  • What are the dangers of not having the seven qualities in increasing measure? 2 Peter 1: 8-9.
  • Read 2 Peter 1: 10-11. What is the meaning of confirming our calling and election? How do you confirm your call and election? What are the benefits of establishing your call and election?

Committing

  • Engage with the Bible—read, study, memorize, meditate, pray, listen, and live it out.
  • List three lessons you have learnt as an agent of change that you would like to put into practice and teach others about.
  • Take time and worship Jesus with the attributes revealed about Christ.
  • Use the SPACEPETS model, to assist you in putting God’s word into practice. Look for:
    • Sin to confess
    • Promise to claim
    • Attitude to change
    • Command to keep
    • Error to change
    • Prayer to make
    • Example to copy
    • Truth to obey and
    • Something praiseworthy

Communicating

  • Identify one person you can connect with and share the valuable insights and lessons you gained from this session.
  • Reach out to a new believer—either in person or by phone—and pray with them to support them through their challenges, including any concerns about attending church.
  • Create a new group and guide others through this study to help them grow in their understanding.

Post Lesson Teaching Summary

Great job completing the study! Take a moment to listen to this summary to reinforce your group’s understanding of the text and ensure you’re all on the same page. We’re here to support your learning journey!

Confirming your calling and Election

2 Peter 1: 1-10

2 Peter 1:1-11

Context

  • Peter writes his second letter to believers facing internal threats from false teachers (wolves among sheep), contrasting with external persecution in 1 Peter (sheep among wolves).
  • As Peter’s last words before martyrdom, it urges growth in faith to stand firm against perversion and false teaching.

Growing in Grace and Knowledge (2 Peter 1:1-11)

  • Greeting and Blessing: Simon Peter, servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, writes to those who through righteousness of God and Savior Jesus Christ have received faith as precious as the apostles’; grace and peace multiplied through knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord.
  • God’s Provision for Godly Living: Divine power has given everything needed for godly life through knowledge of Him who called by His glory and goodness; through these, given great and precious promises to participate in divine nature and escape world’s corruption caused by evil desires.
  • Add Qualities to Faith: Make every effort to add to faith: goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love; increasing measure prevents being ineffective and unproductive in knowledge of Jesus Christ.
  • Consequence of Neglect: Without these qualities, one is nearsighted and blind, forgetting cleansing from past sins.
  • Confirm Calling and Election: Work hard to confirm calling and election; doing these things ensures never stumbling and receiving a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
  • Purpose: Grow in grace and knowledge of Christ to access divine provisions, escape corruption, and secure entrance into the eternal kingdom.

Application

  • Respond to God’s promises by diligently adding virtues to faith, confirming calling through godly living to avoid stumbling and receive a grand entrance into Christ’s eternal kingdom.
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How to use these studies

These lessons are designed as short, 25-minute studies based on Bible truths, and meant for self-learning or small group study. The study sets systematically cover different books of the Bible. 

Each lesson follows a simple structure:

  • Introduction (Including the outline and objectives)
  • Step 1: Connecting
  • Step 2: Comprehending
  • Step 3: Committing
  • Step 4: Communicating

These sections include questions to help you reflect on the bible passage and how it applies to your life. 

Use these lessons to disciple others by journeying together over time and allowing God’s word to penetrate your heart and bring transforming change to your life. As a leader, pray for wisdom in leading and for modelling the truths in your own life.

Sharing offline

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These are free and can be easily copied and shared from one person to another!

Gathering a Small Group

Start small to build a safe space for sharing and growth.

  • Pray first: Ask God to show you 3-6 people who need encouragement in faith, like family, neighbors, or fellow believers facing hardship.
  • Invite personally: Meet one-on-one, explain how the lessons are designed to help people grow in their faith and knowledge of God and his Word.
  • Keep it simple: Meet in a home or quiet spot; no need for fancy setup – just willing hearts.
  • Aim for consistency: Suggest weekly meetings, but be flexible for busy lives or safety concerns in persecuted areas.

Trust helps everyone open up, reflect, and apply truths without fear.

  • Start with sharing: In the first meeting, share simple stories of your own faith struggles to show vulnerability.
  • Set ground rules: Agree to listen without judging, keep stories private, and focus on encouraging each other.
  • Build bonds: Begin each session with a short prayer or song inviting God to be present with you.
  • Be patient: Trust grows over time – encourage quiet members gently, and celebrate small steps of honesty.

Good preparation makes the lesson flow and helps discipleship.

  • Read ahead: Study the lesson before; pray over the Bible passage and think how it fits your group’s challenges.
  • Adapt for the group: Use simple words; if literacy is low, read aloud slowly and explain questions or stories.
  • Gather basics: Have a Bible (in your language) and paper for notes.
  • Reflect personally: Ask yourself the study questions first – lead from your own growth and experience.
  • Pray: Pray for your group members.

Guide the group through the lesson structure to encourage discovery and commitment.

  • Step 1 – Connecting: Start the group meeting by praying together. Thank God for his Word and ask for open hearts to receive it. Read the Bible passage together (Read it aloud twice; ask someone to repeat in their words.)
  • Step 2: Comprehending: Use the provided questions to help you grapple with the truth of the Bible passage.
  • Step 3 – Committing: Consider how the passage might apply to your lives and what simple steps of obedience you can commit to. The goal of these studies if life-change! Not just knowledge!
  • Step 4 – Communicating:  Think of who you can share the truths you have learned with.
  • Close with Prayer: Let group members pray short prayers of thanks or commitment. Pray for one another.

For many of the lessons, there is a short summary teaching voice-note at the end of the lesson (together with a text summary). This is designed to be a recap and reminder of the key lessons you should have learned through the lesson. 

As a leader, you might like to use these summary teaching resources to help you in preparation for leading your group, though ideally not before you have spent time prayerfully reflecting on the passage.

This is an ongoing discipleship journey aiming to transform lives and help people to live victorious Christian lives. Focus on growth, not just finishing lessons.

  • Meet regularly: Join together at least once a week. Review past actions at each start to build accountability.
  • Encourage reflection: Between meetings, urge personal time with the lesson – read, pray, and try complete commitments made.
  • Support one another: If your group members are facing challenges, use lessons to pray together and share burdens; become “agents of change” by helping others in your community.
  • Multiply groups: As trust grows, encourage members to start their own small groups with family or friends.
  • Keep it short: Stick to 15 – 25 minutes per lesson to fit busy, challenging lives.
  • Handle challenges: If fear or hardship arise, encourage members by always pointing back to God’s love. 
  • Stay safe: In persecuted areas, meet discreetly; focus on heart change over big displays.
  • Celebrate progress: Note how people have grown in faith; allow time for sharing testimonies of what God has done. Take note of what you pray for, and give thanks when God answers prayer.

Final encouragement

Leading these lessons is serving like Jesus – humble, loving, and truthful. As you journey together, God will build growing faith into each person’s life. Pray often, and watch lives transform!

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