2 Peter 1:3 – His divine power coupled with our knowledge of Him, gives us everything we need for life

and godliness.
• What part of His power are we tapping into to be abundantly supplied? His glory and goodness – what are these?
• In the OT God gives us four facets of His Nature: His Glory, His Goodness, His Name, and His Presence.
Glory
(A state of great splendor, magnificence, or prosperity)
Exodus 16:7, 10 – His Glory appears…and what is the result? Verses 11-18 – prosperity, abundance, everyone has
plenty and no one is lacking.
• When we tap into God’s Glory we find that all of life’s necessities are taken care of: Isn’t this why Paul says “And my
God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19).
• Glory also has a cleansing effect: Exodus 24:15-17, 29:42-43 – the all-consuming fire of God’s glory brings
consecration. Things that were previously unholy are made holy through His Glory.
• Now why is this important to understand? Because Glory works in conjunction with Goodness
Goodness
(To be good, be pleasing, be joyful, be beneficial, be pleasant, be favourable, be happy, be right) What did God see in
creation? (He saw that it was good).
• The cleansing effect of the knowledge of God’s Glory made manifest in our lives can then pave the way for the internal
planting of God’s Goodness resulting in a return to the garden state – a place where godliness reigns.
• Exodus 33:12-20 – Moses asked to see God’s Glory and God replies by talking about His Goodness – why?
• Moses has already seen the glory of God as it consumes, but he knows there is much more that hasn’t been revealed to
him; it’s at this point that God introduces His Goodness.
• Watch how the two come one after the other: Exodus 33:21-23 – The Glory of God goes first (accompanied by His
Name, i.e., His Nature), and then comes the Goodness of God. The full effect makes up God’s Presence.
• The Glory of God goes before Him to clear the path and the Goodness of God follows behind to leave a trail of life
where death used to reign.
• The same is true in our own lives and according to 2 Peter 1:3 – His Glory and Goodness are all we need for life and
godliness.
• Name = nature: Exodus 34, Isaiah 7:14 – God with us (not distant and angry but loving and close). His Name reveals
that He is compassionate. This is absolutely needed because of His Glory – without compassion we would be
consumed by His Holy Glory (Lamentations 3:21-23)
• Glory = splendor
• Goodness = the exact opposite of sin (it’s faith that brings goodness – goodness equals “to be pleasant” Hebrews 11:6
– without faith it’s impossible to please God)
• Presence = the full spectrum of the parts.
2 Peter 1:4 – Once we’ve grasped this, we recognize the fruit: great and precious promises…what are these?
• We all know we’re rescued from the power of darkness
• We all know we’re made kings through the power of salvation
• But we’re also changed into the likeness of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:48-49) – do you know what Jesus looks like?
Revelation 1:12-17 – Jesus looks so amazing that John falls down as though dead. One interesting thing – how come
Jesus’ feet look like they do? Because of Isaiah 52:7… Jesus preached the good news – Luke 4:16-19.
• Finally, how can we fulfill 2 Peter 1:10-11? Because of Colossians 1:25-27 – Christ in you, the hope of glory!