Tagged with peter

Acts 4:20

Acts 4:20

Acts 4:20 – For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard. In this study, we will examine Peter’s and John’s reaction upon being threatened and the steps that they took after that. Continue reading

John 6:68

John 6:68

John 6:68 – Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. In this study we will ask ourselves this question and reflect upon the possible answers. Continue reading

Colossians 3:23

Colossians 3:23

Colossians 3:23 – Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. In this study, we will look into the definition of slaves in ancient times and in Christianity today, and how this verse should be applied to us. Continue reading

1 Peter 4:12

1 Peter 4:12

1 Peter 4:12 – Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. In this study, we will adopt Peter’s take on suffering and expand it to see why we are surprised when we suffer. Continue reading

Isaiah 42:3

Isaiah 42:3

Isaiah 42:3 – A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice. God’s compassion for us is massive, and in this verse we shall examine some other acts of love- apart from sending Jesus to the cross – that God has done for us. Continue reading

2 Peter 3:9

2 Peter 3:9

2 Peter 3:9 – The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. In this study, we will examine Peter’s explanation for the length of time that has elapsed between the prophesy being made, and the prophesy being fulfilled. Continue reading

1 Peter 5:7

1 Peter 5:7

1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. In this study, we will examine what the consequences of God caring for us are and how it relates to our worrying. Continue reading

Acts 4:12

Acts 4:12

Acts 4:12 – Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved. In this study we will examine what is this salvation and how unique it is to our faith. Continue reading

1 Peter 2:9

1 Peter 2:9

1 Peter 2:9 – But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. In this study, we will decipher the huge message in this verse bit by bit and consider what these ‘identities’ mean. Continue reading

Acts 5:2

Acts 5:2

Acts 5:2 – With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet. In this verse, we will attempt to examine the stakes involved in the ambitious lie of Ananias and Sapphira. Continue reading