2 Peter Bible Study

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13).

Do you feel hopeless? Perhaps the last ray of hope to which you’ve clung just went out the window. Things may look black. Your future may appear bleak. Dark clouds may seem to hover over you no matter where you go or what you do. But the good news is, if you’re a Christian, you have every reason to have hope. Why? Because the God of hope resides within you through the Holy Spirit. It’s not a question of if you have hope. You do. The question is, are you allowing the God of hope to fill you with His joy and peace?

You can experience hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. It’s a matter of switching gears. Rather than attempting to pull yourself up by your bootstraps, try believing that God is on the throne. He’s sovereign. He sees you. He loves you. He has your best interest at heart. In faith, pray, “God of hope, fill me with all joy and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit.”

God of HOPE, I praise You for giving me the Holy Spirit so I can abound in hope by His power. 

Would you like to learn more about how the God of Hope can fill you with joy and peace through the divine power of His Holy Spirit? Check out Debbie’s Bible study on 2 Peter, Living by the Divine Nature Instead of Our Fallen Nature. This study will help you understand how to live by God’s divine nature even when life feels heavy. Click HERE to learn more and purchase your copy. You can also access the free accompanying videos and podcasts by clicking HERE. 

The July 4 floods in the Texas Hill Country were a reminder of how suddenly trials can come. The book of James reminds us that God is near in every trial, offering wisdom and peace. Join us for a Bible study on the book of James beginning September 17, 2025. More information and registration can be found HERE. 

Has anyone ever given their life so you could live? During the floods in the Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025, neighbors and first responders braved dangerous waters to rescue others. But what about you? Has anyone heroically jumped in front of a car to save your life or pulled you to safety from flood waters? If so, no doubt you cherish them for what they did for you. 

In 1 Corinthians 5:7, Paul says that Christians should live in a Christ honoring way since He gave His life for us. “Clean out the old leaven (sin)…. For Christ, our Passover also has been sacrificed.”

Christ, our Passover, is a reference to the Passover lamb sacrificed for people’s sin. Paul rebukes the Corinthians because rather than being a Christ honoring church, they allowed immorality among the members. Rather than mourn over sin, they permitted it. Paul’s words spin their heads (and maybe ours) back in the right direction.

• Christ died because of our sin and immorality. How can we think accepting what He died for is okay? “Clean the sin from your life,” Paul urges.
• Demonstrate love, honor, and respect for Christ, our Passover Lamb, by living righteously for Him.

Christ, my PASSOVER Lamb, forgive me when I live for what You died for—my sin. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. I want to live righteously for You, before You and others. 

Want to learn more about living by Christ’s divine nature? Get Debbie’s Bible study on 2 Peter, Living by the Divine Nature Instead of Our Fallen Nature, HERE. You can also access the free accompanying videos and podcasts HERE.