Embracing the Divine Pie: Power, Promises, Participation
Summary
### Summary
In today's sermon, we explored the profound concept of the "Divine Pie," drawing from 2 Peter 1:1-4. The Greek letter "Pi" (P-I) symbolizes unity and constancy, much like the mathematical constant 3.14159, which never changes. This constancy reflects God's unchanging nature, as He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. We delved into three essential elements that make up this "Divine Pie": Divine Power, Divine Promises, and Divine Participation.
First, we discussed Divine Power, emphasizing that God’s power is always available to us. This power is not just for miracles but for everyday living, helping us overcome sin and challenges. Personal stories illustrated how God’s power has been evident in our lives, showing that He is always present and active.
Next, we examined Divine Promises. God's promises are not like human promises; they are divine and certain. These promises include the Holy Spirit, protection, guidance, and many more. They are a divine currency that we can rely on, and they bring us hope and assurance in our walk with God.
Finally, we talked about being Divine Partakers. To partake in God's divine nature means to share in His attributes and blessings. This includes His love, peace, righteousness, and more. By being partakers, we are called to a higher standard of living, reflecting God's nature in our lives.
Peter's message is clear: every believer is significant and has a role to fulfill in God's kingdom. We are all on equal ground, and no one is more righteous than another. By embracing the Divine Pie—God's power, promises, and nature—we can live a fulfilled and successful Christian life.
### Key Takeaways
1. Divine Power: God's power is a constant in our lives, much like the mathematical constant Pi. This power is available to us through the Holy Spirit, enabling us to overcome sin and face life's challenges. It is a reminder that God is always present and active in our lives, providing the strength we need. [06:14]
2. Divine Promises: God's promises are divine and certain, unlike human promises. These promises include the Holy Spirit, protection, guidance, and more. They serve as a divine currency that brings hope and assurance, helping us navigate our Christian walk with confidence. [29:06]
3. Divine Participation: To be a partaker of God's divine nature means to share in His attributes and blessings. This includes His love, peace, righteousness, and more. By partaking in His nature, we are called to a higher standard of living, reflecting God's character in our lives. [39:59]
4. Equality in Christ: Every believer is significant and has a role to fulfill in God's kingdom. We are all on equal ground, and no one is more righteous than another. This understanding fosters unity and humility within the body of Christ, encouraging us to support and uplift one another. [10:40]
5. Fulfillment in God: True fulfillment and success in life come from embracing the Divine Pie—God's power, promises, and nature. By doing so, we can live a complete and mature Christian life, finding our purpose and meaning in Him. This fulfillment is not found in worldly pursuits but in our relationship with God. [07:26]
### YouTube Chapters
[0:00] - Welcome
[00:55] - Introduction to the Divine Pie
[01:34] - Greek Letter Pi and Unity
[02:28] - Codex Petropolitaneus and the Gospels
[03:45] - Mathematical Constant Pi
[06:14] - God's Unchanging Nature
[07:26] - Three Essential Elements for Christians
[10:40] - Equality in Christ
[13:44] - Divine Power
[19:12] - Struggles and God's Power
[24:09] - God's Grace is Sufficient
[27:05] - Power Through the Holy Spirit
[29:06] - Divine Promises
[32:39] - Personal Experiences with God's Promises
[39:59] - Divine Participation
[42:05] - Compound Names of Jehovah
[45:47] - Partaking in God's Nature
[48:32] - Call to Embrace the Divine Pie
[49:41] - Closing Prayer and Worship
Study Guide
### Bible Study Discussion Guide
#### Bible Reading
1. 2 Peter 1:1-4: "Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God, even our Savior Jesus Christ. Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, even Jesus our Lord, according as His divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him that hath called us to glory and virtue, whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises, that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust."
#### Observation Questions
1. What are the three essential elements of the "Divine Pie" mentioned in the sermon? ([06:47])
2. How does the Greek letter "Pi" (P-I) symbolize unity and constancy in the context of the sermon? ([01:34])
3. What personal story did the pastor share to illustrate God's divine power in his life? ([17:48])
4. According to the sermon, what does it mean to be a partaker of God's divine nature? ([39:59])
#### Interpretation Questions
1. How does understanding God's unchanging nature (as symbolized by Pi) impact a believer's faith and daily life? ([06:14])
2. In what ways do God's promises serve as a "divine currency" for believers, and how can this understanding bring hope and assurance? ([29:06])
3. What does it mean for every believer to be on equal ground in God's kingdom, and how does this foster unity and humility within the church? ([10:40])
4. How can believers practically share in God's attributes and blessings as partakers of His divine nature? ([39:59])
#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's divine power in your life. How did it help you overcome a specific challenge or sin? ([17:48])
2. God's promises are certain and divine. Identify one promise from the Bible that you can hold onto this week. How can this promise bring you hope and assurance in your current situation? ([29:06])
3. The sermon emphasized that every believer is significant and has a role in God's kingdom. What specific role do you feel called to fulfill, and how can you start or continue to pursue it? ([10:40])
4. Being a partaker of God's divine nature means sharing in His attributes like love, peace, and righteousness. Choose one attribute to focus on this week. What practical steps can you take to reflect this attribute in your daily interactions? ([39:59])
5. The pastor shared personal stories of experiencing God's power and promises. Think of a personal story where you saw God's hand at work. How can sharing this story with others encourage their faith? ([17:48])
6. The concept of equality in Christ was highlighted in the sermon. How can you actively promote unity and humility within your small group or church community? ([10:40])
7. True fulfillment comes from embracing the Divine Pie—God's power, promises, and nature. What specific changes can you make in your life to seek fulfillment in God rather than in worldly pursuits? ([07:26])
Devotional
Day 1: The Unchanging Power of God
God's power is a constant in our lives, much like the mathematical constant Pi. This power is available to us through the Holy Spirit, enabling us to overcome sin and face life's challenges. It is a reminder that God is always present and active in our lives, providing the strength we need. [06:14]
"His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence." — 2 Peter 1:3 (ESV)
Reflection: Think of a recent challenge you faced. How did you rely on God's power to overcome it? If you didn't, how can you start to depend on His power more in your daily life?
Day 2: The Certainty of God's Promises
God's promises are divine and certain, unlike human promises. These promises include the Holy Spirit, protection, guidance, and more. They serve as a divine currency that brings hope and assurance, helping us navigate our Christian walk with confidence. [29:06]
"For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory." — 2 Corinthians 1:20 (ESV)
Reflection: Identify one promise of God that you find particularly reassuring. How can you remind yourself of this promise throughout your day to bring you hope and assurance?
Day 3: Sharing in God's Divine Nature
To be a partaker of God's divine nature means to share in His attributes and blessings. This includes His love, peace, righteousness, and more. By partaking in His nature, we are called to a higher standard of living, reflecting God's character in our lives. [39:59]
"By which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire." — 2 Peter 1:4 (ESV)
Reflection: Reflect on one attribute of God (e.g., love, peace, righteousness) that you want to embody more in your life. What practical steps can you take to reflect this attribute in your daily interactions?
Day 4: Equality in Christ
Every believer is significant and has a role to fulfill in God's kingdom. We are all on equal ground, and no one is more righteous than another. This understanding fosters unity and humility within the body of Christ, encouraging us to support and uplift one another. [10:40]
"For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit." — 1 Corinthians 12:13 (ESV)
Reflection: Think of someone in your church community who might feel overlooked or undervalued. How can you reach out to them this week to show that they are an important part of the body of Christ?
Day 5: Fulfillment in God
True fulfillment and success in life come from embracing the Divine Pie—God's power, promises, and nature. By doing so, we can live a complete and mature Christian life, finding our purpose and meaning in Him. This fulfillment is not found in worldly pursuits but in our relationship with God. [07:26]
"Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God." — Colossians 3:2-3 (ESV)
Reflection: What is one area of your life where you are seeking fulfillment outside of your relationship with God? How can you shift your focus to find true fulfillment in Him instead?
Quotes
### Quotes for Outreach
1. "I know our world is searching for fulfillment. But I'm going to tell you where you'll find fulfillment. You will find it in God. Amen. You're going to find it in these four verses today. That we can be fulfilled in the things of God. We can be complete in Him. Amen. The Scripture says it like this. That we can become a perfect person. A perfect man. By doing these things. That doesn't mean that you're perfect in everyone. No. That means you are complete in Him." [07:26] (30 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "I just came to tell you. There's not one person around here. Amen. That is insignificant. Everybody is significant to God from the youngest to the eldest. Amen. From in between. Whether you've got money or you don't have a dime in your account. God has a role for each one of us. We are all significant to Him." [08:52] (26 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "I came to tell somebody right now. That in your sin. In your spiritual weakness. In your problems. In your issues. If you call on the name of Jesus. Let me preach it a little bit. If you call on the one that has all power in heaven. And he will help you. He'll be there for you. Amen. We need him." [20:19] (31 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "We need him. You see. Help me Jesus right now to keep these words right. Can I just be real? We're not missing anything. I've heard people make this statement. Oh. Let those young people. Let them go. Sow their wild. Because they're missing out. No. No. That's a lie from the pit of hell. They're not missing out. Come on. You don't need to sow any wild oats. You just need Jesus. Come on. We just need him." [20:49] (35 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "I just came to ask some questions. Does anybody love the power of God? Does anybody want to experience a divine promise of God today? I'm telling you, it's here. It's in this room right now. God's got a promise that He wants to fulfill in somebody's life so that you can be complete in Him. Anybody want to partake of His divine nature today? Anybody want to partake of all of the blessings of God that He has for us today?" [47:38] (31 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
### Quotes for Members
1. "There's in this text the completion of three things that a Christian needs to be fulfilled in. To be complete in. To be successful in. It is a divine constant in our lives that never changes. These three things, they're united and they cause us to be complete. If you've got these three things in your life, you are complete in God. And you're going to be successful. You're going to be successful in God. You're going to be fulfilled in these three things." [06:47] (32 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "Peter identifies himself in these verses. He identifies himself as an honored servant of Jesus Christ. Or a slave of Jesus Christ. And then he identifies himself as an apostle of Jesus Christ. That apostle was that special position in knowing Jesus. That you were one of those who had been chosen by Jesus to declare this gospel. To fulfill the role that God had for you. Can I tell you that has not changed. God is still calling us to fulfill a role in Him. Every person in this room. Every person in the body of Christ has that role to fulfill in Jesus. We need to be complete in Him. We need to be able to fulfill the mission of God by being complete in Him." [07:52] (55 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "We need God. Amen. To equip me. And we are. When you get the Holy Ghost. You are fully equipped to make it through anything. Anything and everything. All you got to do is go. Go look at the stories in the Bible. Go look at the Apostle Paul. And the things he went through. You know what God told him? This happened just a few weeks ago. There was a bunch of pastor friends of mine. And there was this thread going. Where they were talking about what the Apostle Paul's affliction was in his life. His thorn in the flesh." [22:35] (48 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "We get divine power, but then we get divine precious promises. I love, I absolutely love the promises of God. In human terms, I wrote this down so I wouldn't forget it. In human terms, we think of promises as things that have limited value. Right? We think of things that we get. We think of things that are physical and you can touch and all of those kinds of things. But I'm going to tell you something about the promises of God. Things are okay, but experiences in God are greater." [29:06] (41 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "So when we partake in the divine nature of God, we get all of the benefits. And all, everybody say all. All of His power. And all, everybody say all. Of His might. And all of His benefits. All of His blessings. We get all of that. Amen. So when we partake of His goodness and we partake of who He is, He puts that in our lives. Amen. There's an incredible parts of God that are just, you know, for some people, it's the peace of God that passes all understanding. Man, they love that. They need that peace in their life because of the chaos that's going on around." [45:47] (61 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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