I. EXORDIUM:
Have you enjoyed GOD's Special Favor and His Peace?
II. AUDIENCE PROFILE:
General Believers
III. OBJECTIVES:
To show that we have to desire His Special Favor and Peace
IV. TEXT:
2 Peter 1:2
May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord.
Pray: Oh LORD, let me enjoy you as we enjoy Your Special Favor and Peace
V. THESIS:
There's special favor and wonderful peace with GOD.
VI. TITLE:
Special Favor and Wonderful Peace
VII. EXPLICATION:
A. Author: Peter
B. Central Theme: A call to godliness
C. Key Text: 2 Peter 2:1 : But there were also false prophets in Israel, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will cleverly teach destructive heresies and even deny the Master who bought them. In this way, they will bring sudden destruction on themselves.
D. Date/Time of Writing: 60-70A.D.
E. Usage: This is used to bless the congregation and a person.
VIII. MAIN BODY:
A. Highlights: GOD's Blessings:
1. Grace - special favor (Ephesians 2:7-8)
Ephesians 2:7-8
7 So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.
8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.
2. Wonderful Peace - (Philippians 4:7, John 16:33)
Philippians 4:7
Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
John 16:33
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.
a. Fake peace vs. genuine peace - genuine peace - tested in turmoil
3. GOD's knowledge - more and more
a. As we come to know Him more and more
b. Paul's example (Philippians 3:10)
Philippians 3:10
I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death
IX. CONCLUSION:
Together with Paul (1 Corinthians 11:1) - Follow me as I follow CHRIST.
1 Corinthians 11:1
And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
