Study of Peter: Lessons on Faith, Prayer and Service

While most of the events in Jesus’ ministry took place in Galilee, Jesus now moves to Jerusalem where the final acts of His ministry will be performed.

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Study of Peter: Jesus predicts Peter’s denial

Are there any conditions under which you think you might deny being a follower of Jesus?

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Study of Peter: “Give me a bath”

Want to be clean?

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Study of Peter: protector or sleepyhead?

Jesus called Peter to watch and pray so that he will not fall into temptation,

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Study of Peter: the inexpert swordsman

Roman soldiers came armed with swords and lights so they could find Jesus. Join us as we chronicle Peter's first Easter

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Study of Peter: understanding why Peter denied Jesus

Most of us know Peter denied knowing Jesus, but we need to understand the setting for these denials to know what Peter was facing.

Paul Virts on April 20, 2012

Study of Peter: a closer look at Peter’s denials

This is part of a series studying Peter’s life and ministry.  Click here for the entire series. The setting is the courtyard of the High Priest: Peter was with John and others (possibly the temple police and soldiers) in the courtyard of Caiaphas’ house while Jesus was on trial upstairs (Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72;…

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Study of Peter: Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection

The settings are at the cross where Jesus was crucified and the tomb where He was buried...

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Study of Peter: Peter’s final exam

Peter and six of the other disciples went back to Galilee where Peter returned to his old occupation—fishing

Paul Virts on April 20, 2012

Study of Peter: Fisherman turned shepherd

This is part of a series studying Peter’s life and ministry.  Click here for the entire series. Something very profound happened when Jesus told Peter three times, “Feed/tend my sheep/lambs.” Jesus signaled a radical change not only in what Peter was supposed to do for Him but also a revolutionary change in Peter’s character.�…

Paul Virts on April 20, 2012