2 Peter 1:17
For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to Him from the Majestic Glory, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Peter 1:17?

2. How does 2 Peter 1:17 affirm Jesus' divine sonship and authority?

3. What significance does "Majestic Glory" hold in understanding God's nature?

4. How can we apply God's affirmation of Jesus to our daily faith walk?

5. Which Old Testament prophecies connect to the divine declaration in 2 Peter 1:17?

6. How does hearing God's voice in 2 Peter 1:17 strengthen our spiritual confidence?

7. What does 2 Peter 1:17 reveal about Jesus' divine nature and authority?

8. How does 2 Peter 1:17 affirm the concept of the Trinity?

9. Why is the voice from heaven significant in 2 Peter 1:17?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Peter 1?

11. What visions of heaven and hell does Peter experience?

12. What signifies Jesus as God's beloved, well-pleased Son?

13. What did Jesus mean by "some will not taste death"?

14. 2 Peter 1:16-18 refers to the Transfiguration; why is its account noticeably different from the synoptic Gospels' versions?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the divine affirmation of Jesus as the beloved Son impact your understanding of His identity and mission?

2. In what ways does Peter's eyewitness testimony of the Transfiguration strengthen your faith in the reliability of the Gospel?

3. How can the revelation of Christ's glory at the Transfiguration inspire you to live a life that reflects His honor and glory?

4. What role does prophecy and fulfillment play in your understanding of Jesus as the Messiah, as seen in the connection between 2 Peter 1:17 and Psalm 2:7?

5. How can you apply the truth of Jesus' divine sonship and glory in your daily walk with Christ, especially in times of doubt or challenge?1. How does Peter describe the divine power and promises of God in verses 1-4?

2. What virtues does Peter encourage believers to cultivate and why?

3. How does the pursuit of these virtues contribute to a fruitful and effective Christian life?

4. Why does Peter link spiritual blindness to a lack of these virtues?

5. How does Peter’s personal witness of Christ’s glory on the Mount of Transfiguration serve as a testament to Christ's divinity?

6. How does Peter portray the relationship between divine prophecy and human will?

7. Why do you think Peter refers to the prophetic word as a 'light shining in a dark place'?

8. How can we apply the virtues listed by Peter in our daily lives? Give practical examples.

9. In what ways can we partake in the divine nature in contemporary society?

10. How can we assure our calling and election in the world today, as suggested by Peter?

11. Reflect on a situation where you needed to exercise the virtues listed by Peter. How did it change the situation?

12. How can Peter's assertion of the prophetic word influence our understanding and response to the Bible today?

13. How does the concept of partaking in God's divine nature challenge or affirm your current understanding of Christian living?

14. How can we escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires as suggested in verse 4?

15. What does the affirmation of Jesus by God the Father mean to your personal faith journey?

16. In what ways does the affirmation of Christ's glory reassure you in your faith?

17. Reflect on the meaning of prophecy in your faith. How does it influence your perception of the Bible and your Christian walk?

18. How can you ensure that you are not spiritually 'shortsighted' or 'blind' as Peter warns?

19. In the context of present day living, how can we ascertain the certainty of Christ's return?

20. How might cultivating the virtues mentioned in this chapter help us to respond to the challenges in our world today?

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