Be Ready Always to Give an Answer

This series, Be Ready Always to Give an Answer, explores how disciples can strengthen their faith and prepare themselves to respond with conviction in times of trial. Drawing lessons from the writings of Peter, it emphasizes the importance of readiness, trust in God’s promises, and a life shaped by faith, even when surrounded by uncertainty or opposition. Each class builds on the last, offering encouragement to remain steadfast and to live with the assurance that God’s plan is certain.

The People of God

This opening class considers Peter’s epistles and their message to believers facing persecution. It reflects on the purpose behind Paul’s appeal to Caesar and Peter’s call to write letters of encouragement to converts now facing fiery trials. The lesson reminds us that God’s word must be read with diligence and embraced fully, so that its themes become the foundation of our lives. Above all, believers are urged to remain united and courageous in the face of suffering, assured that God’s promises stand firm.

God Hears the Inaudible and Sees the Invisible

Here the focus turns to Peter as the true author of his letters and the reliability of scripture. By recalling the sufferings of Christ and the lessons Peter learned firsthand, the talk shows how disciples are called to follow in the Master’s steps with humility and devotion. It highlights the need to remain awake and prayerful, resisting spiritual drowsiness, and to take up responsibilities in God’s household with willingness rather than constraint, serving others in humility.

The Ladder of Faith

This class explores the progression of faith described by Peter, where each virtue builds on another toward spiritual completeness. Believers are encouraged to gird up the loins of their minds, to be sober and hopeful, and to cultivate qualities such as patience, godliness, kindness, and love. Faith is portrayed as the essential soil in which these virtues grow, reminding us that spiritual growth is both a personal responsibility and a divine calling.

The Day of the Lord Will Come

With urgency, this lecture warns of scoffers and the danger of forgetting God’s promises. Using vivid examples from history, such as Noah’s day and the reign of Joash, it underscores that today—not tomorrow—is the time for change. The day of the Lord will come suddenly, and believers must prepare now by leading lives marked by holiness, righteousness, and steadfast hope in the kingdom to come.

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