2 Peter 3:14-18 | Sermon Resources | 11 May 2025
Summary
We come this morning to the apostle Peter’s final recorded words. As he prepares for his own death, he has a final exhortation to the church he loves so much: keep growing! Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Are you still growing your faith? Do you have a greater awareness of your spiritual poverty? Is your love and affection for Jesus growing day by day? Is sin being slowly strangled in your life? In the sermon this week, Pastor Billy explores 3 postures of the of the heart that fosters spiritual growth.
Discussion Questions
- What was your biggest takeaway from the sermon this week?
- What is your attitude towards the need for spiritual growth? Zealous and eager? Slightly discouraged? Weary? Why do you think you have the attitude you do?
- What would you say is Peter’s attitude towards spiritual growth? Why is growth in grace and knowledge necessary?
- Peter addresses certain “spots and blemishes” we might have. How do you tend to think about those spots and blemishes in your life? Why?
- In the sermon Pastor Billy suggest 3 heart postures we need to develop in order to grow: (1) Humble Awareness, (2) Earnest Watchfulness, (3) Surrendered Diligence. Briefly summarize and discuss each point.
- Of the 3 heart postures, which would say most need to have cultivated in your own heart? Why?
- What most encouraged or challenged you in our study of the passage today?
