The Quest for Autonomy 2 Peter 2:1-10 (Brett McNeill) 1k2854

Motivated by Greed (vv. 3-4; cf. Isaiah 14:12-14) Promising Freedom (vv. 2-3, 5; cf. Genesis 3:1-6; 6:5-6; Judges 17:6; 21:25) Denying Reality (vv. 1, 3, 6-10) Discussion Starters Monday—What are false prophets/teachers? Why do you think Peter feels the need to warn us that they will be around until the end? Tuesday—How was Satan motivated by greed? (Isaiah 14:12-14) What are some different things that we can be greedy for? Which do you struggle with? Wednesday—What do false teacher promise freedom from? Do they ever deliver that freedom? Why not? Are you ever tempted to think freedom means fighting God’s commands? Thursday—What does it mean to deny reality? How did those in Sodom and Gomorrah do it? How can we be tempted to deny reality? Friday—How are these acts of judgment (and deliverance) from history meant to comfort you? How do they help you see the future (and prepare for it)? 4x1n4i