STUDY GUIDE – Passing on the Faith

Icebreaker: If you could pass on one piece of faith-wisdom to the next generation, what would it be?

Sermon Title: Generation to generation – “2 Peter 1”

Group Discussion:

Read Psalm 145:4 & Ephesians 4:11-14 – Tension: Consider the kind of faith we are passing on. Are we demonstrating a faith that confidently proclaims Jesus’ faithful love, mighty acts, and call on our lives or one that is ambiguous (Support your response with an example)? Discuss strategies to ensure “unity in the faith” we pass on so that it is authentic, mature, persistent, and transformative.

Read 2 Peter 1:1-3 & Hebrews 12:1-2 – Truth: How can understanding that we share the same kind of faith as Peter shape the way we pass on biblical truth to the next generation? Discuss ways we can make certain that we are not just sharing biblical knowledge but rather modeling a faith that is practical and firmly rooted in Jesus’ absolute truth. Share an example of this in your own life.

Read 2 Peter 1:5-8 – Transformation: What can a life transformed by faith look like? How can we start living transformed lives more intentionally; and how can we help other generations to start living out Jesus’ purposes? We are a work in progress until the Lord calls us home: Discuss ways we can intentionally model authentic faith that is not stagnant but actively producing fruit. Share examples…

Read 2 Peter 1:9 & 2 Timothy 1:3-7 – Inspiration: Fear not! And remember! Peter makes the point that what often hinders us is forgetfulness of Jesus’ work in our lives. Discuss ways by which remembering Jesus’ ministry, sacrifice, and promises can help us overcome fear and doubt. And as Paul did for Timothy, how can we inspire other generations to “remember” Jesus’ faithfulness and to “fear not,” especially when facing challenges in their own faith journey: young and old?

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Action Steps: Consider the kind of faith you are passing on to other generations: (1) Reflect on God’s Faithfulness – Take time regularly to remember and recount Jesus’ works in your life and in Scripture, ensuring you pass on to other generations a faith rooted in His unshakable love and power, (2) Cultivate Personal Growth – Actively pursue spiritual growth by demonstrating the virtues in 2 Peter 1:5-9, modeling a faith that is continuously being transformed and shared through action, and (3) Encourage Bold Faith – Inspire other generations by encouraging them to “fear not” and to fan into flame the gift of God, remembering to stand firm in His truth and love through life’s challenges.