Growing in grace. That’s what 2 Peter is all about.
Our 10-part series in this short book was surprisingly powerful. Its three chapters are packed with pastoral gold that ought to be learned and shared. What follows are seven reasons you should consider preaching through 2 Peter as well.
1. Dying words are especially powerful.
Following Jesus had led Peter to a dark, hellish prison—awaiting an execution that would send him to heaven. Jesus foretold Peter’s end (Jn. 21:18), and Peter knew his days were numbered (2 Pt. 1:13–14). Deuteronomy, 2 Timothy, and 2 Peter are arguably the only Bible books written by men preparing to die.
The letter’s weighty backdrop permeated our sermons with an urgency and focus that approaching death affords. Peter’s final words challenged our church to grow in grace so that we could join him in glory.
2. You’ll delight in grace.
Grace bookends Peter’s letter. He begins with a prayer about grace (1:2) and concludes with an exhortation to grow in grace (3:18). Peter was, of course, no stranger to grace. He had been called by grace (Jn. 15:16), had believed by grace (Mt. 16:15–18), and had been restored by grace following this three-fold denial
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