From beginning to end the life and teachings of the apostle Peter has spoken to us in this season and will continue to do so in the future.
The Hope of Christ's Return
December 5, 2023 • Adam Gaspar • 2 Peter 3
The ultimate hope of the Christian is not a life that is up and to the right in regards to worldly standards but rather the coming of the Lord Jesus and being raised from the dead to be with him for eternity.
A Portrait of False Teachers
November 28, 2023 • David Lambert • 2 Peter 2
A threat has made its way into the early church and Peter will be forceful to address it. Similar threats come in today and we are wise to be on the look out for false teachers and teaching.
Facts About Our Nature and Nurture
November 14, 2023 • Adam Gaspar • 2 Peter 1
As we open up Peter's last letter we find him reminding believers about things that are true of who we are as Christians and how we go about a life of faith as opposed to false teachings and practice.
Being a Part of the Flock
November 7, 2023 • Adam Gaspar • 1 Peter 4:12—5:14
Christians are meant to be a part of a local body of believers for mutual encouragement, strength, and support. Here Peter gives a brief description of the flock, both for sheep and shepherds.
Eternity Gives Perspective on Suffering
October 31, 2023 • Adam Gaspar • 1 Peter 3:13—4:11
Living for the present in God's will, knowing that we will live for eternity in his presence.
Four Areas of Submission
October 24, 2023 • Adam Gaspar • 1 Peter 2:11—3:12
Believers have a dual citizenship, one here on earth and one in heaven. How does that fact show up in how we prioritize and behavior in different spheres we deal with on the way to eternity?
Motivation and Practice for Holy Living
October 17, 2023 • Brooks Peschke • 1 Peter 1:13—2:10
Peter continues to lay the foundation, motivation and practical aspects of the holy lifestyle we are called to as believers. What can and cannot sustain us to walk in newness of life, especially when trials come? What is the work of God among us as a church to help us endure trials of various kinds?
Calling and Foundation
October 10, 2023 • Adam Gaspar • 1 Peter 1:1–12
As we start our study of 1st Peter we see a great description of the calling that the Lord has placed on our lives and the work that he has done to set us on a sure foundation that strengthens us to endure trials.
Established
October 3, 2023 • David Lambert • Acts 8—12, Acts 15, Galatians 1—2
As the years go by Peter establishes himself as a primary leader of the church, living up to the designation that Jesus gave him. We will look at Peter's faithfulness and Peter's need to respond to correction as God continues to unveil the plan for the Church.
The Intermittent Years
September 26, 2023 • Adam Gaspar • Acts 1—5
Peter now enters discipleship to Jesus through the indwelling Holy Spirit. This week we will look at what it was like for him to step forward into the calling Jesus placed on his life.
Three Years with the Master
September 19, 2023 • Adam Gaspar • Matthew 14:22–31, Matthew 16:13–25, John 21:12–19
Jesus thought that about three years of personal discipleship was enough for Peter before he ascended to heaven. Here we will examine the latter half of that time and how it became foundational for Peter moving forward.
Introduction
September 12, 2023 • Adam Gaspar • John 6:66–69, Matthew 4:18–20, Luke 5:1–11, Matthew 10:2–4
As we start our series on Peter we examine what it was like for Peter before Jesus called him to be a disciple and then in the early months of him being a disciple.
