Tag: Alden Thompson

False Teachers

• Lesson 11 for the week of June 3 to June 10

Opening Question How should a church address teachers who present false ideas? Introduction In previous verse, Peter spoke of prophets who pointed to Jesus. But there are false prophets as well. The early church was...

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Prophecy and Scripture

• Lesson 10 for the week of May 27 to June 3

Opening Question What evidence would convince you that the Bible was inspired by God? Introduction For Peter, two strong pieces of evidence convicted him of God’s intersection with humanity: first was the Hebrew Prophetic Scriptures,...

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Be Who You Are

• Lesson 9 for the week of May 20 to May 27

Opening Question What qualities would you most want to be known for after you die? Introduction The second epistle bearing Peter’s name is written in a different style of Greek, with differing vocabulary and some...

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Jesus in the Writings of Peter

• Lesson 8 for the week of May 13 to May 20

Opening Question Is suffering a part of all human experience? Introduction Most of the lesson thus far has focused on the progression of Peter’s first letter. This lesson is more topical, reviewing the death, resurrection,...

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Servant Leadership

• Lesson 7 for the week of May 6 to May 13

Opening Question What is the best way to stand against the power of evil in your life? Introduction Peter closes this epistle with advice to elders, young men, and all those in the congregation, and...

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Suffering for Christ

• Lesson 6 for the week of April 29 to May 6

Opening Question How would your life be different if you could face difficult times with rejoicing? Introduction Peter’s discussion on suffering now takes center stage. His hearers are experiencing a very real trial—“fiery”—and they aren’t...

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Living for God

• Lesson 5 for the week of April 22 to April 29

Opening Question Why is it so difficult to respond with kindness to someone who speaks evil of you? Introduction The advice given in the previous lesson about suffering has broad consequences. Peter now moves to...

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Social Relationships

• Lesson 4 for the week of April 15 to April 22

Opening Question What comes to mind when you hear the word “submission”? Introduction In the last lesson, Peter told his hearers to keep their behavior excellent among their Greco-Roman neighbors. He now spells out how...

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A Royal Priesthood

• Lesson 3 for the week of April 8 to April 15

Opening Question Have you ever wondered why Christians do not build temples? Introduction Peter’s 2nd chapter reminds his hearers of their value and status because of who they are in relation to Jesus. This lesson...

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An Inheritance Incorruptible

• Lesson 2 for the week of April 1 to April 8

Opening Question What do you hope for most in this life? Introduction In this lesson, we examine the first chapter of 1 Peter. The first several verses provide typical Greco-Roman letter features: Author, audience and...

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The Person of Peter

• Lesson 1 for the week of March 25 to April 1

Opening Question Have you ever been asked to do something for which you were woefully unprepared? Introduction For the next 13 weeks, we’ll be spending some time exploring a couple ancient documents: First and Second...

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1 and 2 Peter – General Introduction

• Introduction

This study guide is meant to accompany the Seventh-day Adventist Sabbath School lesson for the 2nd Quarter of 2017. The format of this guide follows a similar pattern for each week’s lesson: an introduction to...

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The Work of the Holy Spirit

• Lesson 12 for the week of March 18 to March 25

Related Verses: John 16:7-11; Rom. 8:22-27; 2 Cor. 5:1-5 Leading Question: What is the most important work of the Spirit? In John 14-17, the promise that God would send the paraclete (Comforter, Advocate) looms large...

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Grieving and Resisting the Spirit

• Lesson 11 for the week of March 11 to March 18

Related Verses: Mark 3:28-29; Eph. 4:30-32; Acts 7:51; 1 Thess. 5:16-24 Leading Question: Why is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit worse than any other sin? A number of New Testament passages warn against offending or...

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