This audio devotional will be a daily journey through the life of that ordinary, unschooled fisherman named Simon Peter. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and the book of Acts will serve as our guides on this journey. The way we will study the scriptures will be a little unique and requ…
Today's Reading Acts 12:1-16- https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT12.1-16.NIV This is basically the last mention of Peter in the book of Acts. As we come to the conclusion in this journey through the Life of Peter, consider how you may continue on in your devotional journey.
Our teaching team of Pastors Dave, Tim and Derry close out this series' Digging Deeper installments as they look back on the past week, the overall series, and give a little sneak peak to where we are heading next in our Here to There journey!
Today's Reading Acts 11:1-18- https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT11.11-18.NIV
Acts 10- https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT10.NIV This passage was the focus of our message on Sunday, February 24. If you missed it, or would like to take it in one more time, you can go t0 https://nmc.church/sermon/never-finished/ and take it in.
This is the final week of our devotional journey through Peter’s life.
Be sure to grab the poster referenced in today’s devotional at the Here to There display in the Grand Hall.
Today's Reading Acts 5:1-10 - https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.5.1-10.NIV Today’s is a heavy story that is also a tad shocking. In the midst of this, do not lose sight of the valuable lessons on holiness and focus in this moment from Peter’s life.
Our KidMin Pastor Ben Avery, K-3 Director Jenn Miller, and Middle School Pastor Amanda Miller share some of the exciting things that are happening in our KidMin and Middle School as well as share their personal takeaways from our Here to There study.
Today's Reading Acts 4:1-31 - https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.4.1-31.NIV Today, the heat turns up for Peter.
Today's Reading Acts 3:1-10 - https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.3.1-10.NIV Today is shorter, but oh so sweet. May we be a people who do not pass by the opportunities God has laid in our paths.
Today's Reading Acts 2:1-40 - https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.2.1-40.NIV We are back on the journey after a one week break. Today’s reading coincides with Pastor Dave’s teaching yesterday. If you missed the message or want take it in one more time you can go to https://nmc.church/media/sermon-series/here-to-there/ and select Peter and the Day of Pentecost.
Today's Reading Acts 1:12-26 - https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.1.12-26.NIV Join us on Sunday for special guest David Brickner with Jews for Jesus. This devotional will take a break next week then kick back in Monday, Feburary 18 after we jump back in
Today's Reading Acts 1:1-11- https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ACT.1.1-11.NIV We now leave the Gospels and head into the book of Acts as we continue examining Peter’s Here to There journey.
Pastors Tim and Derry sit down with Linna Sommers to discuss what God is stirring in us as well as in our church family. Referenced in the show: For a list of recommended resources and specifically a link to Robert Coleman’s “Master Plan of Evangelism” go to http://nmc.church/here-to-there
Today's Reading John 21:1-23- https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.21.1-23.NIV To listen/watch or re-listen/re-watch this past Sunday’s message, go to https://nmc.church/media/sermon-series/here-to-there/ and click on the message titled “Peter Reinstated.” For a deeper dive into the similarities and differences between the first miraculous catch (Luke 5) and this miraculous catch in John 21, you can read Charles Spurgeon’s classic sermon called “The Two Draughts of Fishes” that can be found at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/HereToThere10
Today's Reading Luke 24 - https://www.bible.com/bible/111/LUK.24.NIV We dive into Week 4 with GOOD NEWS! The tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. For more information: The events that unfold after Jesus’ resurrection and the amount of people/places He appears to is a fascinating study. To view a chronological layout of His appearances, go to https://tinyurl.com/HereToThere8
Today's Reading Mark 16:1-8- https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.16.1-8.NIV At the time that it is mentioned click on this link to view the Skit Guys dramatic presentation: http://tinyurl.com/HereToThere9
Today's Reading: Mark 15:16-46 - https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.15.16-46.NIV The Crucifixion account shows up in all four Gospels: Matthew 27:27-66; Mark 15:16-46; Luke 23:26-56; John 19:16-42 The Stories we’ve covered so far: January 14 - Andrew Introduces Peter to Jesus (John 1:40-48) January 15 - Jesus Calls Peter to Follow Him (Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-18) January 16 - Jesus heals Peter’s Mother-in-Law (Matthew 8:14-15; Mark 1:29-31; Luke 4:38-40) January 18 - The Miraculous Catch (Luke 5:1-11) January 19 - Walking on Water (Matthew 14:22-33) January 21 - Peter Can’t Turn Away (John 625-68) January 22 - Confession (Matthew 16:13-20; Mark 8:27-30; Luke 9:18-21) January 23 - Rebuked by Jesus (Matthew 16:21- 28; Mark 8:31-23) January 25 - Witnesses the Transformation (Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-12; Luke 9:28-36) January 26 - The Fish and The Coin (Matthew 17:24-27) January 28 - Jesus washes the Disciples’ Feet (John 13:1-17) January 29 - Events on Mount of Olives (Matthew 26:31-56; Mark 14:27-51; Luke 22:24-53; and John 13:31-18:10) February 1 - Denial (Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72; Luke 22: 55-60; John 18:15-18; 25-27)
We had to cancel our Wednesday evening service. Instead, several pastors gathered to share and pray together and we ran it on our live stream at 7 p.m. This is the audio version of that gathering.
Today's Readings: LUKE 22:44-62: https://www.bible.com/bible/111/LUK.22.54-62.NIV This story is present in all for Gospels: This story is present in all four Gospels: Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72; Luke 22: 55-60; John 18:15-18; 25-27 This is the passage Pastor Derry taught from this past Sunday. If you missed the message or would like to take it in one more time, you can go to His disciples before heading off to pray. It also gives more detail to what He prayed in Gethsemane. List of recommended resources tied to specific areas of life the Lord may be calling us to focus on: https://nmc.church/media/sermon-resources/here-to-there/
Today's Readings: Event 1: Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial in MATTHEW 26:31-35 https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.26.31-35.NIV Event 2: Jesus Prays at Gethsemane in MARK 14:32-41 https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.14.32-41.NIV Event 3: Jesus is Arrested: From LUKE 22:47-53: https://www.bible.com/bible/111/LUK.22.47-53.NIV All three of these events show up in all four Gospels: Matthew 26:31-56; Mark 14:27-51; Luke 22:24-53; and John 13:31-18:10. The John passage gives a detailed account of some of the more intimate conversation that happened between Jesus and His disciples before heading off to pray. It also gives more detail to what He prayed in Gethsemane. List of recommended resources tied to specific areas of life the Lord may be calling us to focus on: https://nmc.church/media/sermon-resources/here-to-there/
Today's Story: Mark 14:17-26 - https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.14.17-26.NIV This story Is also present in Matthew 26:17–30, Luke 22:7–39 and John 13:1–17:26 Paul’s instructions to the church in Corinth on the Lord’s Supper: https://www.bible.com/bible/111/1CO.11.23-26.NIV List of recommended resources tied to specific areas of life the Lord may be calling us to focus on: https://nmc.church/media/sermon-resources/here-to-there/
Today's Story: John 13:1-17 - https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.13.1-17.NIV If you are interested in studying the chronological layout of Jesus’ life on earth and where these stories with Peter fit, here are some links to help: A Timeline of Jesus: http://tinyurl.com/HereToThere5 Chronology of Jesus’ Life and Ministry (interactive Map):http://tinyurl.com/HereToThere6 The Events of Holy Week (interactive Map) http://tinyurl.com/HereToThere7 List of recommended resources tied to specific areas of life the Lord may be calling us to focus on: https://nmc.church/media/sermon-resources/here-to-there/
Today's Story: Matthew 17:24-27 - https://bible.com/bible/111/MAT.17.24-27.NIV Pastor Derry closes up week 2 of our devotional journey walking through one of the more peculiar stories in Peter’s Here to There journey. Yet, this peculiar story contains a profound truth; not just for Peter, but for all of us. If you are interested, send an email to HereToThere@nmc.church letting us know what God is showing your through this journey.
Today's Story: Luke 9:28-36 - https://bible.com/bible/111/LUK.9.28-36.NIV 2 Peter 1:16-18 - https://www.bible.com/bible/111/2PE.1.16-18.NIV This story also shows up in Matthew 17:1-13; and Mark 9:2-12; Matthew Prochno (Resident Intern in Adult Ministry) walks us through an amazing experience Peter gets to witness with Jesus and two other disciples.
Today is a “Digging Deeper” Day. One time every week we will take a break from our study on Peter’s life to tune into a conversation that takes us back and drills a little deeper into the previous Sunday’s message. This week, listen to Pastors Tim, Gabe and Derry as they share some thoughts.
Today's Story: Matthew 16:21-28 – https://bible.com/bible/111/MAT.16.21-28.NIV This story also shows up in Mark 8:31-33 Nate Daeger (Tech and Graphics Coordinator at NMC) walks us through a moment soon after Peter’s confession that is drastically different in tone.
Today's Story: Matthew 16:22-30 – https://bible.com/bible/111/MAT.16.22-30 This story also shows up in Mark 8:27-30; Luke 9:18-21 Janelle Prenkert (Student Ministries Small Group Coordinator) takes us on a journey into Peter’s confession at Caesarea Philippi. Today’s Scripture was the central passage to our message last Sunday. If you weren’t able to join us, or you would like to take it in one more time, you can watch or listen to “Peter’s Confession” at https://nmc.church/media/sermon-series/here-to-there/ .
Today's Story: John 6: – https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.6.NIV Pastor Derry Prenkert (Next Gen Pastor) kicks off the second week of our devotional journey through the Life of Peter with a longer section of scripture that has a very brief appearance by Peter, but his words in this brief appearance are deeply profound to his journey. They may be just as profound to ours… If you weren’t able to join as for our Sunday, January 20 worship service, consider jumping on http://nmc.church/sermonseries/here-to-there and watching/listening to Pastor Tim’s message “Peter’s Confession.”
Today's Story: Matthew 14:22-33 - https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.14.22-33.NIV Pastor Derry Prenkert (Next Gen Pastor) closes out Week 1 of our devotional journey with a story you are likely familiar with. If you are working through this audio devotional in conjunction with our January/February 2019 Here to There study at Nappanee Missionary Church, we look forward to worshipping with you tomorrow. If you are catching this audio devotional after the series, you can view Week 3’s message (which was presented between Day 6 and Day 7 of this devotional) by going to https://nmc.church/media/sermon-series/here-to-there/
Day 05 – The Miraculous Catch Today's Story: Luke 5:1-11 - https://www.bible.com/bible/111/LUK.5.1-11.NIV With Day 5 in our journey, we are back and focused on the life of Peter. Our Marriage and Family Pastor Marty Graverson guides us through a story you may think is a repeat at first, but is actually a second fishing event. May we all be reminded that some lessons bear repeating.
Today is a “Digging Deeper” Day. One time every week we will take a break from our study on Peter’s life to tune into a conversation that takes us back and drills a little deeper into the previous Sunday’s message. This week, listen to Pastors Tim, Terry and Derry as they share some thoughts.
Today's Story: Matthew 8:14-17 - https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.8.14-17.NIV This story is also told in Mark 1:29-31 and Luke 4:38-40 Welcome to Day 3 in our journey through the Life of Peter. Our Kindergarten – 3rd Grade Director Jen Miller walks you through a moment Peter has with Jesus that gets very personal. Maybe you can let Jesus get personal with you.
Today's Story: Mark 1:16-18 - https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MRK.1.16-18.NIV This story is also told in Matthew 4:18-20 In Day 02 of our journey through the life of Peter, Pastor Tim Veenstra guides us through one of the more pivotal moments of Peter’s Here to There journey. Today’s story was the central passage to our Week 2 message in our Here to There study. If you weren’t able to join us, or you would like to take it in one more time, you can go to https://nmc.church/media/sermon-series/here-to-there/ and select the Week 2 message titled "Peter’s Calling."
Today's Story: John 1:35-52 - https://www.bible.com/bible/111/jhn.1.35-42.niv If you are working through this devotional in sync with our January/February 2019 Here to There study, this devotional is intended to be listened to on Monday, January 14. Welcome to Day 1 of this audio devotional journey through the life of Peter. Whether you are listening to this in your car, through your headphones as you exercise, sitting at your computer in your office or school desk, as you are working around the house, or wherever you are, my prayer is that God will use this devotional to steward the stirring of that holy restlessness in whatever way God is calling you from Here to There.
This audio devotional will be a daily journey through the life of that ordinary, unschooled fisherman named Simon Peter. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and the book of Acts will serve as our guides on this journey. The Bible Study method we will be using throughout this journey is an adaptation of what is known as the Ignatian Method. To read more on this study, check out the following: The Ignatian Method: https://tinyurl.com/Ignatian1 The Ignatian Method Practice Tips: https://tinyurl.com/Ignatian2