Some letters carry a particular sense of urgency. In 2 Peter, the writer speaks of his approaching death and his desire for believers to remember the truth after he is gone (2 Peter 1:14–15). That concern shapes all three chapters: remember what you have received, recognise false teaching, and keep looking forward to Christ’s return.
SOAP Through the Bible: 2 Peter is a free 12-day Bible study journal that guides you through the entire letter. Using the SOAP method, it gives you space to read carefully, consider each passage in context, and respond through writing and prayer.
A Letter Written to Be Remembered
Remembering is a central theme in 2 Peter. Peter explains that he will continue reminding his readers of the truth, “though ye know them, and be established in the present truth” (2 Peter 1:12, KJV). Knowing something once doesn’t mean we never need to hear it again.
Chapter 1 begins with God’s provision for a life of faith and godliness, then calls believers to grow. It also points to the apostles’ eyewitness testimony and the trustworthiness of prophecy. Chapter 2 warns about false teachers, describing their conduct, influence, and judgment. Chapter 3 addresses those who question Christ’s return and calls believers to live holy lives as they wait.
Near the close comes this familiar instruction: “grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18, KJV).
Reading the whole letter helps you see how these themes connect. Growth, discernment, remembrance, and hope belong together.
This journal is part of the SOAP Through the Bible series, alongside the Ephesians and James studies. Each journal encourages you to read passages in context and notice connections that are easy to miss when reading individual verses.
What’s Inside
This 33-page printable journal includes:
- A welcome and orientation section explaining the journal’s approach and how to use the SOAP method.
- An “About 2 Peter” background page introducing the authorship debate, what the letter tells us about its readers, and the main themes of its three chapters.
- A complete 12-day reading plan with a checkbox for each session, beginning at 2 Peter 1:1–4 and ending at 3:14–18.
- 12 two-page study sessions. The first page includes the passage reference, a short focus prompt, and space for Scripture (S) and Observation (O). The second provides lined space for Application (A) and Prayer (P).
- Three closing reflection pages: “Looking Back at 2 Peter,” “What I Learned About God,” and “Truths I Want to Remember.”
The writing pages have plain white backgrounds for easy home printing. The reading plan covers every verse of 2 Peter, with each assigned passage read in your own Bible.
Who This Is For
With three chapters divided into twelve sessions, this journal offers a manageable way to study a complete biblical book. Some passages need careful thought, but you don’t need to understand everything before you begin.
It’s a useful study for anyone wanting to explore what 2 Peter teaches about spiritual growth, false teaching, and the promise of Christ’s return. The questions and writing spaces encourage you to consider both what the passage means and how it should shape your life.
You can work through it on your own or use your entries as a starting point for discussion with a friend or small group.
How to Use It
Begin by reading the entire passage assigned for the day in your own Bible. The journal provides the reference and a short focus prompt; the biblical text itself is not printed in the journal.
Then work through the four parts of SOAP:
- Scripture: Choose a verse or short excerpt that stood out. Copy it into the Scripture space and include its reference.
- Observation: Consider what the passage says. Notice repeated words, contrasts, connections, and how it relates to the surrounding verses.
- Application: Identify one specific way the passage might shape your beliefs, attitudes, or actions.
- Prayer: Respond to God with praise, confession, thanksgiving, or a request for help putting what you’ve learned into practice.
Scripture and Observation are on the first page of each session. Application and Prayer are on the second. You don’t need to fill every line; give yourself room to think carefully and respond honestly.
Some passages in 2 Peter invite closer study, particularly the warnings in chapter 2. In 3:16, Peter also acknowledges that some things in Paul’s letters are difficult to understand. The journal encourages you to bring difficult questions to a trusted Bible teacher.
The twelve days are a sequence, not a deadline. If a passage needs another sitting, take the time you need. When you finish, the closing reflection pages help you gather what you’ve learned about God and identify the truths you want to remember.
Hope While We Wait
One of the letter’s strongest encouragements concerns God’s patience. Peter describes the Lord as “not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9, KJV).
That patience sits alongside the promise of Christ’s coming and the call to holy living. As you read, consider how those truths belong together: what does it mean to trust God’s timing and live faithfully while you wait?
The journal gives you space to return to questions like this, looking at each verse within the passage around it.
Download your free SOAP Through the Bible: 2 Peter journal below and begin Day 1 whenever you’re ready.
