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Transfiguration Sunday

Sunday, February 22, 2026

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Second Reading

2 Peter 1:16-21

77 illustrations

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UniversalClassic

14:1, 7-14 anchors us in God’s character: He speaks, acts, and calls us to faithful response.

Arminian/WesleyanPastoral

Timothy 1:1-14 whispers hope: prevenient grace is already at work, drawing you toward life.

PentecostalEdgy

Timothy 2:8-15 exposes our control; the Spirit refuses to be managed—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Roman Catholic (edgy)

2 Peter 1:16-21 50:1-8, 22-23 won’t let us separate altar from neighbor; communion demands compassion—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Universal (edgy)

2 Peter 1:16-21 Hosea 11:1-11 irritates you, it may be because God is touching the idol you protect.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Pentecostal (edgy)

2 Peter 1:16-21 Timothy 2:8-15 exposes our control; the Spirit refuses to be managed—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Anabaptist (edgy)

2 Peter 1:16-21 Timothy 1:1-14 refuses a private discipleship; obedience must be visible—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Missional (classic)

2 Peter 1:16-21 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 reveals God’s mission: blessing moves outward until every neighbor is within reach.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Lutheran (edgy)

2 Peter 1:16-21 66:1-12 shatters self-salvation—your best efforts can’t pay what only Christ can forgive—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Anglican (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 Hebrews 12:18-29, God meets us through word and sacrament with steady, sustaining mercy—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Dispensational (edgy)

2 Peter 1:16-21 14 rebukes spiritual sleep—if you’re numb to eternity, you’re not paying attention—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Arminian/Wesleyan (classic)

2 Peter 1:16-21 Jeremiah 1:4-10, salvation is not mere pardon; it is holiness, perfected in love—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Black Church (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 Luke 18:9-14, we remember: trouble can’t cancel God’s promises—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Anglican (classic)

2 Peter 1:16-21 Jeremiah 1:4-10, the via media holds: doctrine with humility, practice with reverence—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Christocentric (classic)

2 Peter 1:16-21 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 points beyond itself to the person and work of Jesus—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, compassion isn’t optional—it’s the shape of faithful discipleship—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Universal (classic)

2 Peter 1:16-21 14:1, 7-14 anchors us in God’s character: He speaks, acts, and calls us to faithful response.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Anabaptist (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 14:25-33 encourages small-faithfulness: the peaceable way is quiet, steady, and strong—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Roman Catholic (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 79:1-9 comforts us: the Church’s remedies are for the wounded, not the perfect—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Christocentric (edgy)

2 Peter 1:16-21 32:1-3a, 6-15 exposes vague spirituality; only Christ saves—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)

2 Peter 1:16-21 32:1-3a, 6-15 asks who benefits and who bleeds; God’s good news always has a direction—toward the marginalized.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Roman Catholic (classic)

2 Peter 1:16-21 12:18-29 draws us into sacramental life—grace received, then lived through charity and communion—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Charismatic (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 1:1-6 encourages hungry hearts: ask, receive, and keep seeking God’s presence—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Pentecostal (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 137 reminds us: God’s presence is not distant—He strengthens the weak and fills the hungry.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Black Church (classic)

2 Peter 1:16-21 79:1-9 declares that oppression is not permanent when God is present—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Reformed (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 1:4-10 steadies anxious hearts: the God who chose you will also keep you—today, not someday.

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2 Peter 1:16-21 — Liberation Theology (classic)

2 Peter 1:16-21 137 declares God’s preferential option for the oppressed—salvation as concrete liberation—today, not someday.

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Transfiguration Sunday

2 Peter 1:16-21

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Roman Catholic (edgy)

Other readings this Sunday

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Universal (edgy)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Pentecostal (edgy)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Anabaptist (edgy)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Missional (classic)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Lutheran (edgy)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Anglican (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Dispensational (edgy)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Arminian/Wesleyan (classic)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Black Church (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Anglican (classic)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Christocentric (classic)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Universal (classic)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Anabaptist (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Roman Catholic (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Christocentric (edgy)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Progressive/Social Justice (classic)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Roman Catholic (classic)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Charismatic (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Pentecostal (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Black Church (classic)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Reformed (pastoral)

2 Peter 1:16-21 — Liberation Theology (classic)