Week 9 Message

November 2, 2023

Week Nine

“Keeping Watch”
2 Peter 3:13-18

“Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be
diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless.”
-2 Peter 3:14

1. What do you most look forward to on the new earth?

2. What do Peter and Paul both agree on?

3. What do you do when you encounter a passage in the Bible that is difficult to understand?

4. What is the difference between exegesis and eisegesis? (Use a dictionary for help.)

5. How do you guard yourself from reading scripture to mean what you want it to?

6. Peter warns us to be aware of the company that we keep. How do you see your behavior
affected by the people you spend time with?

7. Peter closes with a final charge to “grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior.” What does that look like to you and why is it so important?

Week 8 Message

October 26, 2023

“Longsuffering”
2 Peter 3:1-12

“But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning His
promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.”
-2 Peter 3:8-9

Light in the Darkness Weekly Messages and Discussion Questions

Week 1 – Week 6

Week 1 – 9/7/2023

Week 2 – 9/14/2023

Week 3 – 9/21/23

Week 4 – 9/28/23

Week 5 – 10/5/23

Week 6 – 10/12/23

Week 7 Message

October 19, 2023

Week Seven

“God is Just”

Week 6 Message

October 12, 2023

Week Six

“Recognizing False Teachers”
2 Peter 2: 10-12, 13-15, 22

“They are spots and blemishes, carousing in their own
deceptions while they feast with you, having eyes full of
adultery and that cannot cease from sin, enticing unstable
souls. They have a heart trained in covetous practices and are accursed children.”
-2 Peter 2:13-14

1. List some characteristics of a false prophet?

2. Why do you think people put down and ridicule things they do not understand?

3. Have you ever found yourself most critical of others who struggle with the same things you
do? Why do you think that is?

4. Why is it important to recognize our weaknesses and vulnerabilities?

5. How does it make you feel that you could be dining with a false prophet? Why?

6. How does John 10:27-29 give you peace?

7. Describe a time when the Lord undoubtedly revealed Himself to you?

Week 5 Message

October 5, 2023

Week Five

“False Teachers’ Agenda”
2 Peter 2: 1-3, 18-19

“But there were also false prophets among the people,
even as there will be false teachers among you, who will
secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the
Lord who bought themselves swift destruction.” -2 Peter 2:1

1. What might motivate someone from within the church to manipulate the Word of God?

2. How would this motivation be different for someone outside the church?

3. Do you think that these false teachers are aware of what they are doing and who they work for?

4. Read Matthew 12:22-32 and then define blasphemy.

5. Why is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit unforgivable but blasphemy against the Father or Son not?

6. Have you ever witnessed someone sin against God? How did it make you feel?

7. How might false prophets appeal to unsuspecting believers? Have you ever been tempted by a wolf in sheep’s clothing?

8. What is the ultimate goal

Week 4 Message

September 28, 2023

Week Four

“The Word of God”
2 Peter 1:16-21

“Prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of
God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.”

-2 Peter 1:21

1. What cunningly devised fables do people follow today?

2. How does Peter qualify himself?

3. Why is it important to confirm any prophetic words with scripture?

4. Give an example of how scripture is manipulated to fit a worldly narrative.

5. What is the relationship between facts and feelings?

6. How can you be a light in a dark place?

7. Recall a time when you were in a dark place, and someone showed you the light.

8. How does the Holy Spirit move in your heart?

Week 3 Message

SEPTEMBER 21

“Remember His Word”
2 Peter 1:10-15

“Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and
election sure, for is you do these things you will never stumble.”

-2 Peter 1:10

1. Describe a time when you questioned your salvation.

2. What are the “things” that Peter is referring to in verse 10?

3. What do you think an abundant entrance into the kingdom means?

4. How does being fruitful in your faith differ from works?

5. Where does our Assurance of Salvation come from?

6. What do “these things” protect us from?

7. Why is it important to be in God’s Word daily?

8. What do you think Peter means by “stirring you up?”

9. If you knew your life was nearing the end, what would be your final instructions to your loved ones?

Week 2 Message

SEPTEMBER 14

“Knowing Him”
2 Peter 1:1-9

“Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God
and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all
things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of
Him who called us by glory and virtue” -2 Peter 1:2-3

1. What is the connection between grace and peace?

2. Give an example in your life where grace led to
peace?

3. How does knowledge of God help us navigate life?

4. What worldly temptations lead us away from His
divine nature?

5. Verses 5-7 give a step-by-step guide to growing in
Faith. Define each step:

6. Which attribute above do you struggle with the
most?

7. Why do you think that our road to love starts with
faith?

8. What does a barren and unfruitful Christian life look
like?

9. Why is it important to remember that we were
cleansed from our sins? How can this remembrance
influence our relationships with others?

Week 1 Message

SEPTEMBER 7

A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS: A STUDY IN SECOND PETER

Introduction

Peter most likely wrote his second letter from
prison in Rome shortly after his first letter to the
church in Asia Minor. This letter was sent in
response to receiving word that there were false
teachers in the area that may attempt to fill the hole
in the church upon his death.
False teachers are still present today. They continue
to lead Christians away from a path of
righteousness, full of grace and peace, as well as
those who may be seeking truth and Salvation.
Peter focuses his message on who these false
prophets are, what their intentions are, and how we
can recognize them. Although their messages may
change with the times, their character does not.
Peter encourages us to lean into God’s Word and
know His character in order to identify their
manipulations of the truth. Although it may feel like
God is taking His time before returning for His
church and executing His judgement on those who
deny Him, we are reminded that it is only because
of His immense love for all people, that He waits.
Nevertheless, we are to be ready, for He will return
without warning, destroy the earth with fire, and set
up a new kingdom on a new earth!

1. Sept 7 Introduction 

CHAPTER 1 – JESUS IS THE LIGHT
2. Sept 14 Knowing Him (1:1-9)
3. Sept 21 Remember His Word (1:10-15)
4. Sept 28 The Word of God (1:16-21)

CHAPTER 2 – LIGHT VS DARK
5. Oct 5 False Teachers’ Agenda (Part 1)
6. Oct 12 Recognizing False Teachers (Part 2)
7. Oct 19 God is Just (Part 3)

CHAPTER 3 – THE COMING LIGHT
8. Oct 26 Longsuffering (3:1-12)
9. Nov 2 Keeping Watch (3:13-18)