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Background: 2 Peter 1
Devotional Reading:  Psalm 130

Keep in Mind
"According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.” (2 Peter 1:3, KJV)

Aim for Change
By the end of the lesson, we will EXPLORE biblical ways to lead a more fruitful life; FEEL empowered to live effective and fruitful lives; and DEVELOP a deeper knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Focal Verses: 2 Peter 1:4-14
⁴ Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
⁵ For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 
⁶ and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 
⁷ and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. 
⁸ For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 
⁹ But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.
¹⁰ Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, 
¹¹ and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
¹² So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have. 
¹³ I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, 
¹⁴ because I know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

Daily Bible Readings:
MONDAY -- “Full of Goodness and Knowledge” – Romans 15:14-21
TUESDAY-- “The Beginning of Knowledge” – Proverbs 1:2-7
WEDNESDAY -- “An Example in Self-Control” – Titus 1:5-9
THURSDAY -- “Enduring to the End” – Matthew 24:9-14
FRIDAY  -- “A Life o fGodliness and Dignity” – 1 Timothy 2:1-7
SATURDAY -- "Love for One Another” – 1 Peter 3:8-12
SUNDAY -- “Standing on God's Precious Promise” -2 Peter 1:4-14