Author: Danny Panter

Re:Verse passage – 2 Peter 2:1-3 (day six)

²⁴ Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. ²⁵ But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.²⁶ When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. Matthew 13:24-26

Almost every New Testament letter addresses false teaching within the church. Peter, Paul, and John spent enormous energy guarding the gospel’s purity and guiding believers toward truth. Jesus was right after all: “…the weeds also appeared.”

Peter calls for a kind of spiritual watchfulness, not a fearful suspicion, but a clear-eyed awareness that wherever truth grows, error will try to grow alongside it. False teaching doesn’t usually deny truth outright; it bends it just enough to blur the line.

That’s why we must remain awake, rooted in the Apostles and Prophets, and grounded in the good news, not anxious about deception, but alert and discerning, trusting the One who planted the good seed in His field.

Re:Verse passage – 2 Peter 1:16-21 (day six).

These words of Peter are both personal and profound. They are personal because he is asking the churches to trust his testimony. They are profound because they show us how to discern truth, a message as relevant as ever in the tsunami of voices we face in today’s digital world.

Some in Peter’s day had lost confidence in Jesus’ return. Their cynicism was spreading, influencing the church. So Peter gives two reasons to listen to him: he personally witnessed the glory of Jesus, and the Old Testament prophets confirm his testimony. His appeal still carries weight for us today.

So, what voices are you listening to? Do they distort your view of Jesus? Are you testing what you hear by the testimony of the apostles and prophets?

Peter says: you must.

Re:Verse passage – 2 Peter 1:12-15 (day six)

“Therefore, I will always remind you about these things—even though you already know them and are standing firm in the truth you have been taught. And it is only right that I should keep on reminding you as long as I live. For our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me that I must soon leave this earthly life, so I will work hard to make sure you always remember these things after I am gone.”  –  2 Peter 1:12–15

Peter understood his role. Jesus had told him, after all, “Feed my sheep.” Peter went from a fisherman to a shepherd, tasked with caring for God’s flock and protecting them from those who would “steal, kill, and destroy.” Until the very end of his life, Peter embraced this responsibility with courage, reminding and encouraging these young churches to remain faithful.

Who are you responsible for? Who has God placed in your life to remind, encourage, and protect? The same God who works in you always intends to work through you—for the good of others and for the glory of His Son.

Be a good shepherd.

Re:Verse passage – 2 Peter 1:8-11  (day six)

“Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election.” — 2 Peter 1:10

“So then, my dear friends… continue working out your salvation with awe and reverence, for it is God who works in you both to will and to act for his good pleasure.” — Philippians 2:12–13

It’s possible to profess faith in Jesus, belong to a church, and yet live with little concern for obeying him. Some even claim faith while choosing a willful, immoral life. This is what troubles Peter.

The faithful don’t stand still or drift—they press on. They take seriously what Jesus has secured for them. Faith is not just a set of hidden ideas; it is a living commitment to a Person. True faith shows itself in action—visible, tangible, unmistakable—just like Jesus himself.

Re:Verse passage – 2 Peter 1:5-8  (day six)

²⁰ And the seed that fell on good soil represents those who hear and accept God’s word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted! Mark 4:20

Where there is faith, there is the expectation of growth. That is how the Kingdom of God works. Last week, Peter reminded us that God’s divine power has already given us everything we need for life and godliness. That is a remarkable claim—especially when we remember that the early church had far fewer resources than we do today. Yet they grew.

What becomes clear is this: genuine faith always produces growth and bears fruit in the lives of others. It cannot remain stagnant. To belong to Christ is to be drawn into His life, and that life is always moving outward—maturing, multiplying, and blessing others.

Re:Verse passage – 2 Peter 1:1-4  (day six)

When Peter wrote his second letter, he wasn’t addressing individuals. He wrote to churches – communities that gathered to hear the Word read aloud and discern its meaning together. In the first century, Scripture was always received in community, not in isolation.

That matters when we read Peter’s encouragement: “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life” (v.3). This is not merely an individual promise but a corporate one. Together, the church has everything it needs to grow in godliness. Together, we are called to add to our faith goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love.

In a world where faith is often privatized, Peter reminds us that the Christian life is not a solo pursuit. Growth in Christ is something we discern, pursue, and embody together.