Reading for September 29th

Read 2 Peter 1.12-21 Farewell address.
Typical of farewell addresses, Peter announces his death.
Such biblical forms generally have (1) announcement of death ((1.14); (2) predictions of future crises (2.1-3; 3.1-7); (3) exhortation to a specific virtue (1.4-11; 3.1-2); and (4) legacy (2.4-10; 3.8-10).
This prediction echoes Jn 21.18-19, even as it confirms the tradition that Peter regularly received special revelations (Mt 16.16-17; 17.25-27).
In verses 16-21 Transfiguration.
Claiming to have been present at Jesus' transfiguration (Mt. 17.1-8),
Peter interprets that event as a prophecy of Jesus' return in glory.
In verses 16-18 as an eyewitness, he claims a role that confirms his authority to
explain and defend other prophecies about Jesus, such as his return to judge the world.
In verses 19-21 he defends the inspiration of both the prophet who receives prophecy
and its interpreter.
Prophecy is fully confirmed, or established, because God is its author
(this is my beloved Son, not a), and God's Spirit inspires both prophet and interpreter.
The prophecy confirmed is about the final judgment of the world.
Christ, the morning star (Rev 22.16) brings light and hope, not fear.
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