Audio - Studies in the life of Peter the disciple
Peter's life as a fisherman would change forever after meeting Jesus! Let's explore this interesting disciple of Jesus and the impact his life would have.
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From Fisherman to Fisher of Men: The Call of Peter (audio)
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In Peter's first encounters with Jesus, he hears the call of the Lord and learns the three essentials in becoming a disciple and follower of Jesus. Have you learned these essentials?
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Peter's introduction and first lessons in ministry (audio)
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From Mark 1:21-38 we'll explore Peter's first lessons through Jesus' confrontation with demons, care for the sick and priority of prayer. These are all important lessons for us today.
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Matthew 14:22-33 Peter's walk on water! (audio)
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Peter did the impossible by walking on water... until his eyes moved off Jesus! So also for us it's one thing to leave the boat and another to make good progress in our walk of faith.
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John 6:66-71 Do you also want to go away? (audio)
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When Jesus' words caused many followers to turn and leave, Jesus asked His twelve disciples this question - 'Do you also want to go away?' What can we learn from Peter's response?
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Matthew 16:13-18 - Who do you say I am? (audio)
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Who do you say I am? This is the question Jesus asked Peter and is asked of all humanity. What would you answer? Peter answered well and was called blessed, but who is the rock that the church is built upon?
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Matthew 16:21-26 Peter Rebuked: Get Behind Me Satan! (audio)
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Peter tries to correct the Lord Jesus and gets rebuked in return. From the heights of 'Blessed are you Peter...' he now hears 'Get behind me Satan!' So what was Peter thinking and how did he get it so wrong?
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Luke 9:27-36 Peter & the Transfiguration of Jesus (audio)
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Jesus is transfigured before his disciples and Peter wants to start a building project! Why was that and why did God respond indicating it's time to get back to Jesus alone?
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Matthew 17:24-27 The Coin in the Fish's Mouth (audio)
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Jesus was free from the temple tax yet chose to pay the debt, using Peter to do the very thing he loved - fishing! What are the lessons for both Peter and us in this passage?
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John 13:1-10 Typology and lessons in the washing of Peter's feet (audio)
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Jesus lowers himself to wash Peter's feet in a very symbolic act. What does Peter, and what do we, learn from Jesus in this important passage?
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Luke 22:31-34: The Sifting of Peter (audio)
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Peter was unaware of Satan, unaware of his own self confidence and unaware of the sifting soon coming in his life. And just like Peter we also have failure that that is used by God for our good.
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Matthew 26:31-35 Peter's Epic Failure (audio)
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Peter's self confidence starts his downward journey to an epic failure. How could this loyal disciple find himself denying his master and what lessons are there for us?