Reading for February 3rd

 Read 2 Peter 1.1-11. In verses 1-2: Sender and addressees. The sender's name, Simeon Peter, is a rare Semitic variation of "Simon Peter" or simply "Peter." As servant and apostle he claims high status, for great Israelite figure he claims status, for great Israelite figures were often called "servant of the Lord" (Moses; Ex 32.11; David: 2 Sam 7.5). No Specific place is addressed, instead the recipients are identified as all those who share a most valuable thing, such as faith in God and Jesus that is, correct faith. In verses 3-10:Thanksgiving. Letters often include "thanksgiving," which introduce themes to be developed. In verses 3-4: Peter singles out two blessings for praise; everything needed for promises and godliness and precious and very great promises. In verses 5-8: Correct faith leads to purity, not corruption, and predicts a sharing in the divine nature in the afterlife in support, Peter cites a chain of virtues that follow from correct faith (see Rom 5.1-5), thus illustrating the principle that "good doctrine leads to good behavior" and vice versa. Besides faith, endurance (hope) and mutual affection, virtues such as knowledge, self-control, and godliness point to topics developed later;  correct doctrine, moral rectitude, and justice toward God. Comments or Questions..