Reading for April 4th

Read 2 Peter 1.12-21. In verses 12-15: 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) exhoratation to a specific virture (1.4-11; 3.1-2); and (4) legact (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 (Mat 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 thate vent as a prophecy of Jesus' return in glory. In verses 16-18: As an eywitness, 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..