1. Remembering and Progressing 2 Peter 1:12-21

2. Forgetfulness A problem Remember what we should forget Forget what we should remember

3. Reminders in Scripture Such as our text Some things must be remembered

4. Our Attitude About the Bible Product of men or God? (1 Corinthians 2:9-13; 2 Peter 1:3, 21) Understandable? (Ephesians 3:3, 5; 5:17) Final and complete (Jude 3) Authoritative (Colossians 3:17)

5. Our Attitude About sin Inherited? Developed by preachers? Are to hate sin (Psalms 119:104) Enslaves (Romans 6:16-18) Defined by God (1 John 3:4) Need reconciliation (Ezekiel 18:20; 2 Corinthians 5:19)

6. Our Duty To God Remember the passing of time God’s promises stand (2 Peter 3:1-9) No control over time (Ephesians 5:16; James 4:14)

7. Our Duty To God Worship Him From the heart (Matthew 15:9; John 4:24) Praise, forgiveness, thanksgiving, prayers for others (Psalms 8; 51; 116:12-19; 122) Our purpose (Ecclesiastes 12:13)

8. Our Relationship With Others Are we forgiving? Joseph (Genesis 41:51; 50:15-21) Determines our forgiveness (Matthew 6:14, 15; 18:21-35) “I have sinned, I am sorry, will you forgive me?”

9. Our Relationship With Others Our dealings with others Consider their needs? (Romans 12:10; Philippians 1:3, 4) God first and then family (Luke 10:38-42; Ephesians 6:1-4)

10. The Course We Choose Will we “play the fool?” Allow sinful passions to guide us? (1 Samuel 26:17-21; Galatians 5:19) Source is the heart (Matthew 15:9; 1 Corinthians 15:33) Act in opposition to what we know is right (1 Samuel 24:9, 10, 20; Job 9:4)

11. The Course We Choose Put our “mind to the task” of going to heaven? Requires deliberate effort (1 Peter 1:3-22) Not distracted by the affairs of life (2 Timothy 2:4)

12. Conclusion What have we learned? Which way will we go?