Bible Study Lessons
Jesus was a man of the people. He spent time with all kinds of individuals, conversing with tax collectors, fishermen, Pharisees, men, women, and children. In addition, he appointed twelve apostles “that they might be with him” (Mk. 3:14). And he lived with these twelve guys, walking dusty roads with them, eating with them, taking … Read more
We don’t know ourselves very well. The story of Peter declaring his loyalty to Jesus is an illustration of this reality. After Jesus told him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you yourself will disown me three times” (Mk. 14:30), Peter responded, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you” (v. … Read more
I work with a lady who only eats one thing—boiled sweet potatoes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She has been on this special diet for several months and she says it is healing her body. To not get sick of eating the same thing, she approaches each meal like it is her first time eating … Read more
Peter is one of the most important characters in the New Testament. After Jesus and Paul, his name is mentioned more than anyone else’s. Born Simon son of John, Jesus changed his name to Cephas, which means “rock” in Aramaic. In Greek Cephas is Petros or Peter in English (John 1:42). In addition to being … Read more
*I gave this talk to high school students several years ago. —————— Intro: Have you ever talked to someone who doesn’t want to open up to you? Perhaps you asked a question or two and received a brief response or no response at all. For some reason that person did not want to reveal themselves … Read more