1. What is the meaning of 2 Peter 1:20?

2. How does 2 Peter 1:20 emphasize the divine origin of prophecy in Scripture?

3. What role does the Holy Spirit play in interpreting biblical prophecy?

4. How can we guard against personal interpretation of prophecy in our Bible study?

5. How does 2 Peter 1:20 connect with 2 Timothy 3:16 on Scripture's inspiration?

6. How should 2 Peter 1:20 influence our approach to teaching biblical prophecy?

7. What does 2 Peter 1:20 mean by "no prophecy of Scripture comes from one's own interpretation"?

8. How does 2 Peter 1:20 challenge the idea of personal interpretation of the Bible?

9. Why is the divine origin of prophecy emphasized in 2 Peter 1:20?

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

11. Is biblical prophecy evidence of the Bible's reliability?

12. Is the Bible genuinely one-of-a-kind?

13. What does "Narcigesis" mean?

14. What does the Bible say about prophecy?1. How does understanding the divine origin of Scripture influence your approach to reading and studying the Bible?

2. In what ways can you guard against false teachings and misinterpretations of Scripture in your personal study and in your church community?

3. How can you rely more on the Holy Spirit to guide your understanding of Scripture? What practices can help you cultivate this reliance?

4. Reflect on a time when a particular Scripture passage was misinterpreted. How did you or your community address this issue, and what was the outcome?

5. How can you promote unity in your church or Bible study group when there are differing interpretations of Scripture? What steps can you take to ensure that discussions remain rooted in the truth of God's Word?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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