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2 Peter 1:17-21

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2 Peter: 1. 17-21
“For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.   And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.   We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:   Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.   For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”

In the close, Peter reminds us of the voice of the Father saying “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

2 Peter 1:17-18
“For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.   And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.”

The Father told all who would hear 2 times, at the water baptism and at the Mount of Transfiguration “This is my beloved son.” 

This will likely cause some to pause but…..Jesus became the only begotten son at the resurrection.  He referred to Himself as the only begotten ….but wasn’t called that till after His death and Resurrection.

See Psalms 2:7
“I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.”

What day?  On earth He called Him beloved, on this day, (resurrection), He was begotten.

Hebrews 1:4-6
“Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.  For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?  And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.”

They Worshipped the baby for what He had given up, (devine power and stature) and what He would accomplish.  Shedding His blood for our sins.

2 Peter 1:19-21
“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:   Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.   For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”

You may not agree on when Jesus became the “only begotten” and that is OK, in heaven we will learn many things that confuse us now.

“whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:”

The truly important point of this first chapter of 2 Peter is that we learn to grow in Christ.  We continue to seek Him, love Him, and share Him to all we come in contact.

Matthew 5:16
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

“Go ye therefore and teach all Nations.”

2 Peter 1:17-21
“For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.   And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.   We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:   Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.   For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”

Lord, change our hearts, that we become useful vessels of Your Love.

2 Peter 1:10-16 Study -The Fix-it Shop – Filling Station

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This verse is an encouragement to do the former and a promise of results.

2 Peter: 1. 10.
“Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:“

Be diligent, give serious and thoughtful attention to, read, study, meditate.  Know your calling and election.  Know who you are and what you are supposed to be doing.

“The gifts and calling of God are without repentance. “

We have been called to serve, so do it.  If we do “we shall never fail.”   To please and grow in the image of our Lord.

2 Peter 1:11-14
“For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.  Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.  Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;  Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.”

We received our ticket to heaven when we accepted Jesus as Lord.  The gates of heaven will be opened wide, I am pretty sure there will be a cloud of witnesses to our triumphant entrance.

Peter wants to remind us….to keep on, don’t give up, we will bare fruit at the time appointed.  He would have us established,  faithful, strong, ready to answer those in need.  Work men, not ashamed, working.

Knowing his time is short, Jesus had prophesied his death and he was ready.

2 Peter: 1. 15,16
“Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.  For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.”

He wants us to continue in his absence, he hasn’t made this up, he knew Jesus and faithfully gave us His Word and Will.

2 Peter: 1:10-16
“Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.

Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.

Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.”

Lord, help us to endeavour to grow in your likeness, to walk in Your path, to bring others into Your flock.

By this I know, being fully persuaded : The Fix-it Shop-Filling Station

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Last Tuesday in our mens meeting, both of these phrases were mentioned.  “By this I know and I am fully persuaded.”

They are both found in Scripture.

By this I know :
   *  The word of the Lord in your mouth is true. Her son was raised from the dead.  (1 Kings  17)
By this I know :
   *  That you love me, because my enemy did not triumph over me.  (Psalm 41)
By this I know:
   *  When I cry unto you, my enemies turn away, because you are for me.  (Psalm 56)

I am fully persuaded :
   *  That what you have promised, will be done.
(Romans 4)

Do you know? Are you fully persuaded?

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A peculiar treasure – The Fix- it Shop – Filling Station

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Is there something in your life that you treasure? A car your home a piece of jewelry?  It could be anything , a picture, a peice of furniture, something you treasure beyond all be else.

I have a few things, a jewelry box my grandfather made as his senior project in wood shop.

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My father made a table, with shelves for books and a drawer that locks.  Also a senior project.

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On my mothers side I have my great grandfathers clock….We have this beautiful mirror from my wife’s side of the family.

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I treasure these things , and would hate to lose them but they really are not important.

What I treasure most, ( in this world), is my wife and daughter, They love the Lord.  My wife sets a great example.

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The treasure, I would  bring to your attention, is beyond price, it’s mercy and grace, salvation and the peace of God that passes all understanding.

It is the blessing of knowing and walking with Jesus. Of learning to take up his yolk and to do his work and his will.

That is a treasure to hold onto and keep every day of our life.  God has paculiar treasures also.

Do you know what God considered a treasure? We find it mentioned in Exodus 19:5.

” Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:”

To be God’s peculiar treasure, all we need to do is obey his voice and keep the covenant.

The covenant is to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength and love our neighbors as ourselves.

Deuteronomy 7:6 tell us a little more about being a peculiar treasure for God.

“For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”

If we accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, we are a special people to God, a holy people, a people loved by God and forgiven.

1 Peter 2:9
” But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;  Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.”

A people who can go into the Holy of Holies to find grace and mercy in our times of need.

Are you a peculiar treasure unto  God, do you seek to walk with Him, to know Him, to love Him, to be obedient to Him ?

Are only real requirement is love. If we love, we will find ourselves sharing His awesome greatness, His unfettered love grace mercy and forgiveness.

As we seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, all of our needs will be fulfilled, we will find ourselves sharing his greatness everywhere.

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Lord please, change my heart, make me a vessel that You can use to draw people to You, to heal the sick, to comfort the hurting, to cause the blind see, the deaf to hear and those with hard hearts to turn towards you.

Thank you for your word, your power, your grace and your love.