Read 2 Peter 1.12-21. In verses 12-15: Farewell address. Typical of all 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), 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. Comments and Questions..
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