The NIV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013, ed.

May 26

Lesson 13
PATIENT HOPE

DEVOTIONAL READING: John 14:1–7
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: 2 Peter 3


2 PETER 3:3–15A, 18



KEY VERSE
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.—2 Peter 3:9



LESSON OUTLINE

Introduction
      A.      Distance and Perspective
      B.      Lesson Background
          I.      Scoffers’ Perspective (2 PETER 3:3, 4)
      A.      What They Do (v. 3)
      Skepticism, Proper and Improper
      B.      What They Say (v. 4)
          II.      History’s Perspective (2 PETER 3:5–7)
      A.      Destroyed by Water (vv. 5, 6)
      B.      Destroyed by Fire (v. 7)
          III.      God’s Perspective (2 PETER 3:8, 9)
      A.      His Timetable (v. 8)
      B.      His Patience (v. 9)
          IV.      Believers’ Perspective (2 PETER 3:10–15a, 18)
      A.      Future Event (vv. 10–13)
      B.      Present Response (vv. 14, 15a, 18)
      Two Kingdoms
Conclusion
      A.      Patient Endurance
      B.      Prayer
      C.      Thought to Remember


The NIV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013, ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jonathan Underwood (Cincinnati, OH: Standard, 2012). 330.