Sep. 07, 2025

2 Peter 1:1, 2

Equal Standing

1. Simon Peter

A. Like a Rock

Matthew 16:13-19

2 Peter 1:14

B. Slave

Mark 10:42-45

C. Apostle of Jesus the Messiah

1 Corinthians 15:9

2. The Receivers

A. Equally

Isaiah 40:3-5

Luke 3:4-6

Luke 3:7-9

1 Peter 2:9-10

“There is no true, basic difference between laymen and priests . . . between religious and secular, except for the sake of office and work, but not for the sake of status. They are all of the spiritual estate, all are truly priests, bishops, and popes. But they do not all have the same work to do.” Martin Luther

B. With US

C. Granted Faith

D. By the Righteous

E. Our GOD and Savior Jesus Christ

John 8:58-59

3. Grace and Peace (v. 2)

A. Grace

1 Peter 1:2

Romans 1:7

B. Peace Multiplied

Isaiah 26:3-4

C. Knowledge

Reflection:

1. Do you view your faith as Peter states in “equal standing” with him and others?

2. Does knowing Jesus multiply your peace?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week

Monday:

Read: Matthew 16:13-19

Why does Jesus call Simon “rock” or Peter? How would this part of Peter’s personality serve him and others in the future?

Tuesday:

Read: Mark 10:42-45

How does this verse match up with your  view of following Jesus?

Wednesday:

Read: 1 Peter 2:9-10

What does Peter say about those who follow Christ in these two verses? How have you seen that applied in your life and the lives of other followers of Jesus?

Thursday:

Read: John 8:58-59

Who is Jesus claiming to be in these verses? Why would those around Him react the way they did?

Friday:

Read: 1 Peter 1:2

This greeting was common as we can read in the letters of Paul. Peter adds in both of his letters that grace and peace were to be “multiplied”. What do you think is meant here?

Saturday:

Read: Isaiah 26:3-4

Just let the reality of these verses settle in today.