…we have an advocate 

who pleads our case before the Father.

He is Jesus Christ,

the one who is truly righteous.

He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—

and not only our sins 

but the sins of all the world.

1 John 2:1-2

…in the last days scoffers will come,

mocking the truth and following their own desires.

They will say,

“What happened to the promise

that Jesus is coming again?…”

But the day of the Lord will come 

as unexpectedly as a thief. 

Then the heavens will pass away with a terrible noise,

and the very elements themselves 

will disappear in fire,

and the earth and everything on it 

will be found to deserve judgment. 

2 Peter 3:3-4, 10

Above all,

you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture

ever came from the prophet’s own understanding,

or from human initiative.

No,

those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit,

and they spoke from God.

2 Peter 1:20-21

…the message proclaimed by the prophets.

You must pay close attention to what they wrote,

for their words are like a lamp shining in a dark place—

until the Day dawns,

and Christ the Morning Star shines in your hearts. 

2 Peter 1:19

By his divine power,

God has given us everything we need for living a godly life.

We have received all of this by coming to know him,

the one who called us to himself

by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.

And because of his glory and excellence,

he has given us great and precious promises…

In view of all this,

make every effort to respond to God’s promises…

2 Peter 1:3-5

Watch out for your great enemy,

the devil.

He prowls around like a roaring lion,

looking for someone to devour.

Stand firm against him,

and be strong in your faith…

1 Peter 5:8-9

(Antelope Canyon, AZ)

Give all your worries and cares to God,

for he cares about you.

1 Peter 5:7

So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God,

keep on doing what is right

and trust your lives to the God who created you,

for he will never fail you.

1 Peter 4:19

He never sinned,

nor ever deceived anyone.

He did not retaliate when he was insulted,

nor threaten revenge when he suffered.

He left his case in the hands of God,

who always judges fairly.

He personally carried our sins

in his body on the cross

so that we can be dead to sin

and live for what is right.

By his wounds you are healed.

Once you were like sheep

who wandered away.

But now you have turned to your Shepherd,

the Guardian of your souls. 

1 Peter 1:22-25

The end of the world is coming soon.

Therefore,

be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.

1 Peter 4:7