Let us examine the scriptures every day 2025
Thursday February 20, 2025
The end of all things has come near (1 Pet. 4:7).
Although the apostle Peter wrote his letters to first-century Christians, Jehovah wanted them to be part of the Bible so that we could benefit from them. (Rom. 15:4) People generally have no faith in what the Bible says about the future. Because we have been enthusiastically announcing the end of this system for many years, some people who are against us may mock us and even claim that the end will never come (2 Pet. 3:3, 4). If someone in the ministry, a coworker, or a family member said something like that, our faith could be weakened. What can help us? Let's see what Pedro explained. Perhaps some think that Jehovah is slow to put an end to this evil world. But Peter said something that makes us think. He reminded us that Jehovah sees time very differently from humans (2 Pet. 3:8, 9). For him, a thousand years are like one day. Furthermore, he is patient and does not want anyone to be destroyed. But his day will come..., and this world will come to an end. w23.09 26, 27 paras. 2-5.
Why should we study Peter's letters?
Although Peter wrote these letters to first-century Christians, Jehovah wanted them to be part of the Bible so that we could benefit from them (Rom. 15:4). We also live in a world that promotes moral impurity and we go through difficulties that can make our service to Jehovah difficult. Furthermore, soon we will experience a tribulation much greater than the one that destroyed Jerusalem and its temple. So Peter's two letters teach us very important lessons that will help us stay in anticipation of the day of Jehovah, overcome fear of others, and develop intense love for our brothers. These ideas will also help the elders to take good care of the needs of the flock.
What could weaken our faith? (2 Peter 3:3, 4).
People generally have no faith in what the Bible says about the future. Because we have been enthusiastically announcing the end of this system for many years, some people who are against us may mock us and even claim that the end will never come. (Read 2 Peter 3:3, 4.) If someone in the ministry, a coworker, or a family member said something like that, our faith could be weakened. What can help us? Let's see what Pedro explained.
What will help us wait patiently for the end? (2 Peter 3:8, 9).
Perhaps some think that Jehovah is slow to put an end to this evil world. But Peter said something that makes us think. He reminded us that Jehovah sees time very differently from humans. (Read 2 Peter 3:8, 9.) For him, a thousand years are like one day. Furthermore, he is patient and does not want anyone to be destroyed. But his day will come..., and this world will come to an end. Isn't it an honor to take advantage of the time left to preach to people of all nations?
How can we be very aware of the day of Jehovah? (2 Peter 3:11, 12).
Peter advises us to be “very attentive” to the day of Jehovah (read 2 Peter 3:11, 12). How can we achieve it? If possible, meditating every day on the wonderful life we will have in the new world. Do you see yourself breathing real fresh air and eating healthy foods? Can you imagine receiving your loved ones at the resurrection and explaining the fulfillment of biblical prophecies to people who lived centuries ago? Meditating on these things will help you stay expectant and remember that you are living in the last days. Because we know in advance what will happen in the future, we do not allow ourselves to be led astray by those who spread false teachings (2 Pet. 3:17).
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