Object Lesson For Kids - Growing in Godliness - 2 Peter 1-1-11

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Object Lesson for Kids Growing in Godliness 2 Peter

1:1-11
This Object Lesson for youth, uses a nested
Russian doll to illustrate our growth as
Christians.
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Materials
A Matryoshka doll (ideally with at least 8 nested dolls)

A Russian Matryoshka doll is a set of hollow wooden dolls which
split open into a top and bottom half to reveal additional dolls of
decreasing size each placed one inside the other. The outer doll is
traditionally a woman, as reflected in the name which means
little matron.
The inner dolls can be male or female. The innermost

doll, made from a single piece of wood is typically a
baby. While they are smooth rounded wooden
carvings, the painting of each doll can be very intricate
and often follows a theme.
Scriptural Background
Approximate Date: 63-68 A.D. shortly after 1
Peter. Neros persecution began in 64 A.D., and
Peter was martyred approximately 67 A.D.
Place of Writing: Babylon
Three-Fold Purpose: 1)
Encourage growth, 2) To
correct against false
teaching, 3) Promote holy
living.
Theme and Key Word:
Knowledge.
Key verse: 3:18 But
grow in the grace and
knowledge of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ. To Him
be glory both now and
forever! Amen.
Chapter 1 has been labeled The Bibles Arithmetic

Chapter
Multiplication Grace and peace be multiplied to
you (1:2)
Addition Add to your faith (1:5-7)
Subtraction He has been cleansed from his past
sins (1:9)
Outline:
2 Peter 1:2-3 Gods Provision Describes Gods
provision and the believers enablement
2 Peter 1:5-7 Our Responsibility Describes our
human responsibility of seeing to it that the
various Christian virtues are included in our lives.
The divine nature works at its best efficiency when

the believer cooperates with it in not only
determining to live a life pleasing to God, but
definitely stepping out in faith and living that
life. ~Kenneth Samuel Wuest
Key Lessons
1:5-7 Peter begins with for this very reason (because

you are a partaker of the divine nature) make every
effort (pareisphero) that is, add or contribute on
your own part the necessary actions to confirm your
profession of faith by godly living.
The verb rendered add (epichoregeo to supply in

copious measure) is not simply to add one virtue to
another. Rather, the meaning is to develop one virtue in
the exercise of another, with each new grace springing
out of and perfecting, or tempering the other.
In the exercise of faith, believers are to generously

provide goodness.
In the exercise of goodness, believers are to
copiously provide knowledge.
In the exercise of knowledge, believers are to
lavishly provide self-control.
In the exercise of self-control, believers are to

plentifully provide perseverance.
In the exercise of perseverance, believers are to
abundantly provide godliness.
In the exercise of godliness, believers are to bountifully

provide brotherly kindness (Philadelphia).
In the exercise of brotherly kindness, believers are to
generously provide agape love.
1:8-9. Peters promise is that those who possess these

virtues and build on them will grow spiritually and will
not be idle in pressing toward a fuller knowledge of the
Lord Jesus Christ. Those who do not are spiritually
nearsighted, having forgotten his initial salvation
experience.
1:10-11. Verse 10 is the key to this section. The believer

will make his calling and election sure, that is, he will
satisfy himself that he is saved, or confirm his salvation
by his godly living. There is some debate of the security
of the believer,
which some say is objective and cannot be disturbed,

and the subjective experience of knowing and feeling
you are saved because you are doing your part in
allowing the Holy Spirit to produce the kind of virtues
characteristic of a Christian.
Icebreaker Questions to Stimulate Discussion

What did you want to be when you grew up?
What are your current dreams for the future? What
kind of person do you want to be? How do you want
your life to be remembered by others?
What are some of the qualities you admire in

others? Other youth? Parents? Adults? Leaders?
Famous people?
If you had a magic lamp with a genie and he could
grant you three personal qualities, what would you
wish for?
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

In 2 Peter 1 Chapter 1, Peter talks about our growth as
Christians. This growth begins with faith and culminates in
love. Like the innermost Matryoshka doll we begin as babes
in Christ. We are spiritually born again through saving faith
in Christ. But to live life forever as a baby would be a
tragedy. Peter says that if we fail to grow, it is akin to being
nearsighted and blind and forgetting that our sins have been
forgiven.
This list of qualities are things that are added to our godly
character as we grow in Christ. Each new quality does not
replace the one before it, but adds to it. These are not
things that we possess then give up, as a child outgrows old
clothes. These qualities are not marks on a growth chart,
but things that we hold inside our hearts and that we carry
forward with us as we continue to mature in Christ.
Heres the list:

faith
goodness
knowledge
self-control
perseverance
godliness
brotherly kindness
Love
NOTE: As you mention each quality, add a new shell

to the inner doll so that it continues to grow in size.
As we add each one, we become more effective and
productive.
Take it to the Next Level

Questions for discussion
How do you define each quality/ characteristic?
How does each character quality relate to the
one before it?
Why is each quality important to living a godly life as

a youth?
For each of these qualities, what would the effect
be if a Christian youth was missing that quality in his
or her life?
What are some of the possible ways that each quality

would be expressed in the way a youth lives his or her
life? Are these qualities something we possess or
something that we do?
For each quality, what are some things youth can do or
practice the make that quality part of who they
personally are?
As we grow in Christ, there is always a combined effort

with God, to live the Christian life. We have to make
decisions and choose to act, but God empowers us,
guides us, and provides for us. What are the things
that God does for us according to this passage?
1. Gave us faith through Christ

(2 Peter 1:1)
2. Grace, Peace and Knowledge of God and Christ (2
Peter 1:2)
3. Everything we need for life and godliness (through
his divine power) (2 Peter 1:3)
4. Called us (2 Peter 1:3)

5. Knowledge of God (2 Peter 1:3)
6. An example Gods Glory and Goodness (2
Peter 1:3)
7. Precious Promises (2 Peter 1:4)
What are some of the promises of God that might help

youth to grow in each of these qualities?
How do the actions of God listed in this passage apply
to each of these qualities that we grow into as
Christians? How do they help us to live life as a youth
to reflect these character traits?
Why has God given us all these things?
1. To participate in the divine nature (becoming Christlike)

(2 Peter 1:4)
2. To Escape the corruption of the world caused by evil
desires (2 Peter 1:4)
3. To be effective and productive in our walk (2 Peter 1:8)
4 To reinforce our faith (2 Peter 1:10) so that we are

secure in faith know that have been saved.
5 So that we will not fail (2 Peter 1:10)
6 To be richly welcomed into heaven (2 Peter 1:11)
Application to Youth
What are some ways you can practice these as a youth?
When you look at this list of qualities, which ones do you
possess and practice most? Which are most lacking in
your life? Which do you find most difficult?
What are some ways you can express these qualities

this week as you encounter others at school, at home,
or in church?
How do these qualities prevent us from being in
effective and unproductive?
How can those in the youth group support each other

and encourage one another toward growth in these
areas?
What can the youth ministry and parents do to help
you to grow?
If you were to have all these godly qualities in

increasing measure, how would it effect your life, your
testimony, your actions?
What are the benefits of pursuing godliness?
Closing Prayer
Go through each of the qualities in prayer with God. Ask

him to reveal the truth about these qualities in your own
life. Ask him to make clear opportunities to express your
faith to through these qualities as a living testimony to
Christ.
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Object Lesson for Kids Growing in Godliness 2 Peter

A Matryoshka doll (ideally with at least 8 nested dolls)

The inner dolls can be male or female. The innermost

Chapter 1 has been labeled The Bibles Arithmetic

The divine nature works at its best efficiency when

1:5-7 Peter begins with for this very reason (because

The verb rendered add (epichoregeo to supply in

In the exercise of faith, believers are to generously

In the exercise of self-control, believers are to

In the exercise of godliness, believers are to bountifully

1:8-9. Peters promise is that those who possess these

1:10-11. Verse 10 is the key to this section. The believer

which some say is objective and cannot be disturbed,

Icebreaker Questions to Stimulate Discussion

What are some of the qualities you admire in

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Heres the list:

NOTE: As you mention each quality, add a new shell

Take it to the Next Level

Why is each quality important to living a godly life as

What are some of the possible ways that each quality

As we grow in Christ, there is always a combined effort

1. Gave us faith through Christ

4. Called us (2 Peter 1:3)

What are some of the promises of God that might help

1. To participate in the divine nature (becoming Christlike)

4 To reinforce our faith (2 Peter 1:10) so that we are

What are some ways you can express these qualities

How can those in the youth group support each other

If you were to have all these godly qualities in

Go through each of the qualities in prayer with God. Ask

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