Previously, we considered our knowledge of the Scriptures being needed to approach God. Peter shows us the kind of people we need to be generally, (2 Peter 1:5-7) but he was also preparing his readers to be aware of false prophets. He referred us to our Bibles as a source of light.
Our Source of Light
The Word is a beacon of light
When one enters a room that is totally dark, the smallest point of light is almost blinding. When our sailors are at sea, they are not allow to have any white light topside after dusk. Did you know the flash of a cigarette lighter can be seen for miles over the darkness of the sea?
Peter wants you to know the word is like that. (2 Peter 1:19) In order to make a good defense against what is to come, we have to pay attention to the scriptures just like a flash of light.
Our understanding
We cannot leave the understanding to others and expect them to help us. We rarely have the luxury of their availability when we stumble into an opportunity to teach or defend the word. Indeed, the apostles expected us to understand what they wrote. (Ephesians 3:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:27, 1 John 2:12-13)
Even Jesus expected one questioning him to have understood the Scriptures. (Luke 10:26) So how do we get there?
- We study (2 Timothy 2:15 KJV)
- We teach (2 Timothy 2:2)
- We listen to other teachers (Acts 8:30-31)
2 Peter 1:12-21 mentions God, Jesus, The Holy Spirit and the prophets all in that short paragraph. What better source of light and knowledge than that which was endorsed and proven by these?
Daily Bible reading for August 27
Psalm 25
1 Samuel 14
Lamentations 5
2 Peter 1:12-21
August 27, 2013
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