Watching and Waiting

Subject: Watching and Waiting

Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 3

Memory Verse: 2 Peter 1: 16

Objective: To improve confidence while we wait for Christ’s return.

1. How has the will of God been made known to man throughout the ages? 2 Peter 1: 20 - 21

2. While looking for the blessed hope of Christ’s return, of what should we be aware of? 2 Peter 3: 1 - 4; And what is specifically said of scoffers? 2 Peter 3: 5 - 9

3. Regardless of detractors, what is the expectation of those who fear God and do His commandments? 2 Peter 3: 10 - 13. Are we the only ones who embrace this? Hebrews 11: 13 - 16

4. How does 1 Thessalonians 4: 13 - 18 capture this phenomenon?

5. As we await this unimaginable experience, what were Peter’s final encouragements to believers? 2 Peter 3: 14 - 18

6. In his final letter to the Thessalonians how did Paul echo Peter’s sentiments? 2 Thessalonians 2: 1 – 3

7. In what suitable way can this lesson be closed? Hebrews 13: 13 - 15