This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, 2 that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles…
I have Google Calendar on my phone. There was a time when I had what I call “Noodle Calendar”, meaning I used my noodle (brain) to remember what needed to be done on any given day or week. That time is gone. I need a reminder. Apparently, so did the churches in Asia Minor in the 60’s AD. Peter wrote this second letter to help them press on through persecution and to reject false teaching. His reminder was that they could trust the Scriptures, the prophets who told of the coming of the Messiah Jesus Christ. He also reminded them that the Apostles had special revelation as prophets and were to be listened to. By this time, most of the gospels were circulating and these churches could consult them as Scripture as well.
Come to Cape Community Church tomorrow and see what the Bible is reminding us of in our struggles in this world. We may not be under Nero-style persecution but it is getting harder to express our faith freely and safely. Perhaps we should remember the predictions of Jesus, that in the world, there would be trouble but Jesus has overcome the world. Come and see what he promises later as we find out what comes like a thief. Let this be a…
Reminder to be ready.
Pastor Brad Boyer
Cape Community Church