2 Peter 1: Group Study Handout

How to use: read 2 Peter 1 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, greets those who have obtained faith in Jesus (vv. 1-2). He emphasizes that God's divine power has given believers all they need for life and godliness through knowledge of Him (vv.

Key verse

“seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue;”
2 Peter 1:3 (WEB)

Outline

2 Peter 1:1–2 Greeting and Faith in Christ
2 Peter 1:3–4 Divine Power and Promises
2 Peter 1:5–7 The Call for Growth
2 Peter 1:8–9 The Consequence of Abundance
2 Peter 1:10–11 Assurance of Calling
2 Peter 1:12–15 Reminders of Truth
2 Peter 1:16–21 Eyewitnesses and Prophecy

Discussion questions

In v3, what has divine power granted to us for life and godliness?
What qualities are to be added to faith in vv. 5-7?
In v9, why is the person who lacks these qualities described as 'blind'?
In v20, what does Peter mean when he states that no prophecy is of 'private interpretation'?
What does Peter mean by 'make your calling and election sure' in v10 as it relates to your life?

Go deeper

Passages that echo 2 Peter 1: 2 Timothy 3, Psalm 119, Philippians 4.

Before next time: read 2 Peter 2.