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After Peter & Phil, both put out statements supporting the Stop Asian Hate movement, Peter shares he received some negative backlash. This leads to the question: Why do we generally avoid speaking on key racial issues? Is it fear? Peter & Phil offer their insight in today's episode. Join us & share your comments at PeterandPhil.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ppcourageousconversation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ppcourageousconversation/support

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13 After Peter heals the lame beggar, He preaches the gospel in front of the religious elite. The leaders of the day perceived that Peter was a common man, yet he had been with Jesus. How do people view us? Do they see that we have been with Jesus?

After the Resurrection, the disciples went fishing all night and caught nothing. Jesus, as you know, is the model for healing. After Peter denied Jesus, he went fishing and caught nothing. Early in the morning, the Lord instructed them to cast on the right side of the boat and they would find something. They caught... The post Now is The Time to Heal appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

Before the message, VF-166 "Peter's Failure and Restoration" is referenced. Then, after reading an excerpt from John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" and an overview of Peter's failures throughout the scriptures, all of us are instructed to put flesh and blood on the steps that he took and see the revelation of God's grace: After Peter failed Jesus singled him out, restored and commissioned him. Mark 8, Mark 14, John 21 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2021 Pastor Melissa Scott, All Rights Reserved

It our constitution going up in smoke. You be the judge. Yes, I know we are to obey our leaders but not if goes against God's word: The Bible speaks decisively to this issue. Romans 13:1-2 says: "Obey the government, for God is the One who has put it there. ... So those who refuse to obey the law of the land are refusing to obey God, and punishment will follow.  In the New Testament, the book of Acts records the civil disobedience of Peter and John towards the authorities that were in power at the time. After Peter healed a man born lame, Peter and John were arrested for preaching about Jesus and put in jail. The religious authorities were determined to stop them from teaching about Jesus; however, Peter said, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather than to God, you be the judge; for we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:19–20). Later, the rulers confronted the apostles again and reminded them of their command to not teach about Jesus, but Peter responded, “We must obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29). One last example of civil disobedience is found in the book of Revelation where the Antichrist commands all those who are alive during the end times to worship an image of himself. But the apostle John, who wrote Revelation, states that those who become Christians at the time will disobey the Antichrist and his government and refuse to worship the image (Revelation 13:15) just as Daniel's companions violated Nebuchadnezzar's decree to worship his idol. What conclusions can be drawn from the above biblical examples? The guidelines for a Christian's civil disobedience can be summed as follows: • Christians should resist a government that commands or compels evil and should work nonviolently within the laws of the land to change a government that permits evil. • Civil disobedience is permitted when the government's laws or commands are in direct violation of God's laws and commands. • If a Christian disobeys an evil government, unless he can flee from the government, he should accept that government's punishment for his actions. • Christians are certainly permitted to work to install new government leaders within the laws that have been established. Lastly, Christians are commanded to pray for their leaders and for God to intervene in His time to change any ungodly path that they are pursuing: “First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity” (1 Timothy 2:1–2). The Bible stands as the supreme constitution for all mankind, not just Christians. Its laws apply equally to all who live under its domain, without exception or special interpretation. God's Word was given not only to those who believe in Him and follow Him, but to all mankind.

Oh Boy, here we go again.  After Peter comments on Sydney Powell saying Donald Trump could be re-instated as President, the flood gates open and the proponents of the Big Lie come-a-callin'.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Beck - Acts 12:6-17. The book of Acts, more than any other book in the Bible, tells the Story of God with humor. The Holy Spirit-filled apostles are mistaken for drunks. A young man falls asleep and out a third story window as Paul preaches late into the night. After Peter is miraculously freed from prison, he is precariously left locked-out, knocking at the door of his friends’ house. If we aren’t laughing through the book, we’re missing the hilarity of the good news: that life in the Spirit is a holy comedy. If we look closer, the “acts” of the apostles aren’t otherworldly, they’re relatable - ordinary, sometimes even laughable, everyday responses to the extraordinary activity of God.

After Peter testifies to the universal power of God's grace, the Church sets its sights on a brand new frontier. The story to come in Acts launches from the first church plant in Antioch. It can't be overstated how important this initiative is to both Church and world history, in that the Judaism spin-off finally gets its own identity as a result. God's hand rests powerfully on the Church at Antioch, as more people begin to hear the Good News of Jesus.

After Peter takes a step into the unknown in the previous chapter, Acts 11 opens the doors on a brand new future for the Church. However, not all of the Jewish Church leaders are comfortable with this reality. Peter realizes that they stand at the precipice of a watershed moment for the Church, and doesn't back down at the rampant criticism that comes his way. He refuses to allow religion and nationalism to thwart this potential growth. Recounting his experience, which saw him overcome his own prejudice, arrogance and indifference, Peter passionately proclaims that he would never stand in God's way. The Church's health and growth was contingent on their obedience to the Great Commission, especially in how they loved and engaged those that seemed the farthest away from God. From here on, the Church would look and operate much differently than before, with a priority on reaching and welcoming people of all kinds, backgrounds and cultures. May we take Peter's words to heart, and ask ourselves the same question any time we are tempted to back away from this most sacred mission: "Who are we to stand in God's Way?"

Jesus comes to Peter to offer restoration. After Peter denies Jesus 3 times, Jesus asks Peter, -Do you love me 3 times, each time telling him to care for His Church -Feed my sheep-. The heart of sin has to be dealt with, for there is nothing hidden from Jesus. We learn about restoration here from Jesus. We are all forgiven and all are called to care for and feed the church.

After Peter raised a woman from the dead, he was involved in an even bigger miracle! It's so obvious to us today that God's salvation is for the whole world - but maybe it wasn't that obvious to the disciples...before this happened. Let's go to Acts 10 again for Jim's message, Why Did You Send for Me? Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am and WRZN 720AM (Gainesville & Ocala, FL) at 7:30am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. RS04072021_1.mp3Scripture References: Acts 10:24-33

God was gracious to offer His beloved Son to the Gentiles. We are a blessed people. We must embrace the "Power of Trust!" Trust is the "firm belief in the reliability, truth, strength of someone." That someone is Jesus! After Peter's struggle, we hear him say... "I'm a servant of Jesus Christ," to them that have obtained like precious faith.. The trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perished.

 Audio recordingSermon manuscript:The second reading that we heard tonight, from Matthew’s Gospel, is very valuable because it answers a very basic question: “What does it mean to be a Christian?” First and foremost is the confession of faith. Jesus asked the disciples who people were saying that he was. They gave the answers that they were hearing. These were very flattering answers. They thought Jesus was one of the mighty prophets from of old, or that faithful-unto-death-greatest-man-born-of-women contemporary, John the Baptizer. Then Jesus asked the disciples what they thought. Was their answer any different than the crowds? Yes, it was. No matter how flattering other answers might be, they are nothing compared to Peter’s confession: “You are the Christ.” There is only one Christ. Peter is identifying this man, named Jesus, from the town of Nazareth, as that Christ. He is saying that Jesus is the rightful son and heir and king, descended from King David. He is saying that Jesus is the one through whom all the nations of the world would be blessed, as God had promised Abraham. So this man is the culmination of Israel’s history and the central figure in all existence. In a way, it is an outlandish claim. But this has been the claim that all Christians make. If anyone does not believe that the man Jesus was and is the Christ, then that person simply isn’t a Christian. There is no more basic Christian Creed than to say, “I believe that Jesus is the Christ.”  If someone were to ask what you believe, you could answer them, “I believe that Jesus is the Christ.” Notice what Jesus adds to this. Notice what the implications are for the person who makes this confession. He says, “On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven. Whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Jesus gives to Christians the authority to retain the sins of the unrepentant as long as they do not repent, and to forgive the sins of those who repent. The salvation that Jesus has accomplished by his atoning sacrifice is distributed authoritatively when his disciples deal with people in God’s name. Here, again, we have something that is wonderfully simple. What is a Christian? Someone who believes that Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ. What is the Christian Church? It is the defeat of hell by the forgiveness of sins that Christians are authorized by Christ to give to one another. However, those who do not repent are excluded until such time as they do repent and believe in Christ. Thus the Christian Church which is solely made up of believing and confessing Christians is a great light to this condemned and dying world. Corruption and decay are all around us. Death ruthlessly takes its prey. The devil carries away cartloads upon cartloads of souls who remain in bondage to him by believing his lies. Christians know the truth: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. In him is redemption, the forgiveness of sins. So at the beginning I asked, “What does it mean to be a Christian?” First and foremost is the confession of faith. Jesus is the Savior, who is Christ the Lord. But what does baptism have to do with this? We’re supposed to be considering the significance of baptism tonight. Baptism is not just plain water. It is not a disconnected ceremony or a technicality. It is intimately tied up with faith and confession. Whoever is baptized is baptized into Jesus, into his death. Baptism is the renunciation of the devil, and all his works, and all his ways, and the reception of a new birth as a child of God, with Jesus as our brother. Baptism is the thing that is to be done first thing with anyone who comes to believe that Jesus is the Christ, as the example of the jailer in Philippi shows in Acts chapter 16. When he believed in Christ, he and his whole household were baptized at once. Within baptism itself is the Christian confession that Peter made, and by baptism we receive everything that Jesus is and has because we are joined with him. So the first part of our reading from Matthew chapter 16 tells us what is first and foremost to being a Christian. It is the confession of faith. Everything is built upon that. Without that, a person cannot be a Christian. In the second part of our reading we also learn what follows after. This is very important too. After Peter’s confession, Jesus began to teach the disciples that it was necessary for him to go to Jerusalem, be mistreated, be killed, and on the third day rise from the dead. This did not fit in with Peter’s thinking of how Christ the king should be, so he took Jesus aside and told him that he should not suppose such ignoble things would happen to the blessed, holy one of God. Christ the king should be regal and powerful. He should not suffer. He should make other people, the wicked people, suffer. And so it came to pass that Simon who had just been given the name “Peter,” should soon afterwards be called “Satan.” Jesus said, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a snare to me because you are not thinking the things of God, but the things of men.” Jesus was going to be the king of kings, but not in the way that Peter expected. But this unexpected way of life was not just something for Jesus, but also is for anyone who wishes to be and remain a Christian. Right after this Jesus said to his disciples: “If anyone wants to follow me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. In fact whoever wants to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. After all, what will it benefit a person if he gains the whole world, but forfeits his soul? Or what can a person give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of Man will come in the glory of his Father together with his angels, and then he will repay everyone according to his actions. Amen I tell you: Some who are standing here will certainly not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.” This way of life does not appear very attractive to our flesh, and why should it? It is the death of our sinful flesh with all its sinful desires. The fall into sin made us believe that loving is bad, unless there is a mighty big payoff for ourselves in the deal. That is not how we were created to be. We were created in the image of God. We were created to love even if it costs us our life. The goodness of this is something that we have to learn by the Holy Spirit. That is not something that comes naturally to us. Our first reading tonight speaks to this at great length. Romans chapter 6 is a very important chapter to read over and over again. I’ve been reading it for years, and I still do not think I’ve grasped all of it. The main thing to remember while reading it is that Paul is talking about our Christian life in a way that does not come naturally or easily to us. We can easily think of our Christian life as being a matter of knowledge and willpower. We know certain things. We try harder to be better. While this way of thinking can’t be totally wrong, it certainly isn’t the way that Paul talks in Romans chapter 6. Instead of speaking about the Christian life as being a matter of knowledge and will power, he speaks about it in terms of being baptized, and in that baptism being united with Christ’s death and resurrection. Being a Christian, therefore, is a matter of first of all being baptized. Then that baptism continues on with its effects in the Christian. When we were baptized we died together with Christ with all our sin. When Jesus was raised, we were raised too, having been united with him. Thus, in a sense, our life is not our own.  We haven’t gotten rid of our own sin. We haven’t manufacture any holiness for ourselves whatsoever. This is true no matter how much knowledge or willpower we might want to throw at the situation. Rather, these things come solely from Jesus through our baptism into him. But then our clever, self-serving reason pipes up: “Well, if it’s all God’s doing and none of my own, then I might as well live how I want to live.” That is to say, “I might as well sin all the more so that grace may abound.” Notice what Paul doesn’t say in response. He doesn’t take back anything of what he said about our life as baptized believers. He certainly doesn’t say, “God does his part, now you need to do your part.” That makes perfect sense to our reason. That’s what all the natural relationships we have on this earth are like. Quid pro quo. You do your part, and I’ll do mine. But that’s not what he says. Instead he says that you have died and your life is hidden in Christ. He warns against presenting yourself as a slave to the devil. If you do that, then you’ll be stuck with him. Instead, walk in the way that God has given you to walk, which is the dying and rising of Christ within us, as we die to sin and live to righteousness. So in Romans chapter 6 we get a fuller treatment of the things that Jesus spoke about in Matthew chapter 16: “If anyone wants to follow me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. In fact whoever wants to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” There is no quid pro quo here. It’s all “I’ll do mine”—not because there is a hope of being paid back, but simply because to love is good. Let’s sum up. We had excellent texts tonight that answered the question: “What does it mean to be a Christian?” We saw, first and foremost, that it is a matter of confession: “Jesus is the Christ.” By believing in him we have forgiveness of sins, thereby defeating sin, death, hell, and the devil. Then we also learn, like Peter learned, that being a Christian is not a matter of worldly glory, power, or success. Christians are being worked on through their baptism. They are dying to sin, and living to righteousness. They are learning to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Jesus.

Does God have favorites? For all their history and traditions, the Jews considered themselves the chosen people of God. It would be easy for them to feel they were God's favorites, look down on others, and think all Gentiles needed to be circumsised and be "Jewish" to have God's favor. After Peter receives visions and instructions from the Lord, he begins to deliver maybe his first sermon to a non-Jewish public. Pr. Nathanael Fawcett continues in Acts looking at the "Jewish river" and the "Gentile river" and the possibility of them coming together. Read the passage: Acts 10:34-48 URL: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2010:34-48&version=NIV

After Peter betrayed Jesus he wept. His sorrow leads him to repent of his sin and be restored. Today in our study of the Gospel According to Matthew we will look at how Judas deals much differently with his sin.

After Peter and John healed a man who was lame from birth, they seized on an opportunity to share the gospel with the people in the Temple. Pastor Dan shares with us what we must do to be effective witnesses of Jesus Christ during the opportunities given to us.

After Peter’s sermon in Acts 2, many were cut to the heart and cried out, “What should we do?” Peter tells them to repent and be baptized. This is the pattern we see in the New Testament. The good news of Jesus is preached and people respond by being immersed in water. This is just as relevant today as it was on that day that Peter preached the first sermon.

Acts chapter 4 follows the miracle healing by Peter of the man crippled from birth.  After Peter and John are arrested, they are released and return to the disciples and tell them what great things God has done. This inspires the new believers to pray all night for the same boldness Peter and John had.  In the night the Holy Spirit is poured out on them.  They go out and share with unbelievers that Jesus is the Christ, the Savior of the world. We need to do this today.  If we are not reproducing disciples, we are dying.  Instead, we should die to self and go in the power of the Holy Spirit to plant seeds of life. The Moravians held a prayer meeting for a hundred straight years, 24/7.  The fruit of that was a world wide mission outreach.  Impossible, but in Christ and the Holy Spirit they did it.  Their call to go to unbelievers is an amazing story:  “That the Lamb who was be slain may receive the reward of His suffering.”   They even sold themselves into slavery to reach unbelievers with Jesus!

1 Peter 4:1-6. “Salvation, Submission, Suffering.” A Study Through the First Epistle of Peter. After Peter's much-needed reminder that suffering is not the end for those who are in Christ, he takes that a step further by calling Christians to fulfill the greatest martyrdom if necessary; death. But even before that, there is an arguably more difficult calling to sacrifice our lives daily. In other words, Christians must not only be willing to die for the name of Jesus but also to live for the name of Jesus. These commands Peter gives his persecuted readers are strong. In our country of America, the persecution is not so cut and dried as a life-or-death situation. The pressure that Christians face, and the pressure that all people face, is to “fit in.” However, Peter tells us that we need to be conformed to Christ and weaponize ourselves with his mindset – the mindset which knows it is better to be right with God than right with the world. By taking on this attitude, we will automatically not fit in, and people will notice that. That will eventually bring social, political, and perhaps physical persecution – persecution for which all Christians must be prepared. Pastor Matt Thornton, Speaker. Archive Date: 01/17/21

We go through our lives day in and day out, encountering the same people; often times not paying them any attention.  But what if we stopped and truly saw the needs of those around us?  What if we truly saw their greatest need was to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Today, we look at Peter and John, Apostles together sent out by the Lord Himself to preach the Gospel.  After Peter's sermon on Pentecost, and the explosive growth of the church, we see Peter and John returning to their day-to-day routines, but now with a new focus.  Entering the temple at the ninth hour to pray, as they did regularly, they now see those whom, perhaps, they hadn't noticed before.  This includes a lame man, begging for alms of all the faithful Jews carrying out their ritual.  But this time, this lame beggar received far more than the silver and gold he asked; he has an encounter with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which radically transforms him, and all who accept it. Thank you to listening to today's lesson.  May the Word of God richly bless you.

1 Peter 3:7. “Salvation, Submission, Suffering.” A Study Through the First Epistle of Peter. It is certainly an odd thing to imagine, after hearing Peter say that the wife is willfully submit to the husband, that the husband also is to submit willfully as well. In a truly loving marriage, the husband submits himself to God's authority over him by loving his wife as Christ loves the church and give His life for it. This is vital for Christian men to understand. After Peter spending several verses on the wife's role, perhaps at first glance, one verse dedicated to the husband appears a bit unfair or uneven. But this is untrue. The context of submission in which Peter writes demands that he address the role of the wife with a bit heavier detail. But neither role is more important than the other. They are different and equal. Just as the wife's role represents the church submitting to Christ, the husband's role represents Christ's unconditional love of the church. Pastor Matt Thornton, Speaker. Archive Date: 11/29/20

After Peter addresses the crowd we look into their response.

Study Notes Ed Underwood Mark Follow Jesus; Serve Others “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Jesus Christ, Mark 10:45) The four Gospels are corresponding accounts that provide a complex portrait of the person and work, the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, the Messiah of Israel, Savior of the world, and Son of God. These historical books encompass about 46% of the New Testament. Though they were not the first books written, the early church placed the Gospels at the beginning of the New Testament because they are the bedrock upon which the book of Acts and the Epistles are constructed. The Gospels are written as biographies with a purpose. They are thematic portraits of the life of Christ focusing on the brief public ministry of the Son of God. Each author selects distinctive events and teachings of the Lord Jesus to present a purposefully skewed account to accomplish their purpose: Matthew, a Jew, writes to persuade His countrymen that Christ is their King. Frequently quoting from the Old Testament Scriptures, he argues that Jesus of Nazareth “fulfills what was written.” His birth, life, death, and His resurrection leave only one possible conclusion: Jesus is the Messiah of Israel. Mark seeks to reach the Roman mindset and presents Jesus as the Servant who came to “give His life as a ransom for many. He begins by serving the masses, but as He is being rejected and His departure grows near, He concentrates on serving His disciples and equipping them to serve others in His name. Luke focuses on the Greek way of thinking, revealing Christ as the Perfect Man. Dr. Luke highlights the human side of Jesus, describing Him as the one who came to earth “to seek and save that which was lost.” John writes to everyone, regardless of culture. He selects seven miracles and arranges them carefully to persuade his readers to believe in Jesus as the Son of God who will give them eternal life. Mark is the shortest and simplest of the four Gospels. It gives the reader a vivid, compelling account of the life of Christ. With no editorial comments, Mark lets the narrative tell the story: Jesus is a Servant, constantly on the move and the pace is exhausting. He never rests, never ignores a hurting heart, and never avoids controversy, opposition, or danger. He just keeps moving and serving toward His reason for coming to earth—to suffer and die for the sin of the world. Those who follow Him on the path of serving and suffering are often confused and exhausted, but always marveling at the wonder of being close to Him. Amazed at His words and works, His compassion and strength, they come to understand what all of us realize as we read on: Following Jesus is extremely difficult, but eternally rewarding. Mark began by citing Isaiah, who predicted the Servant of God (1:3; cf. Isaiah 40:3). He ends with the Servant suffering on the Cross, and the implications of that event on the lives of His followers. Jesus came to serve God and others by providing salvation through self-sacrifice. Mark is the Gospel that most portrays Christ as the Son who became the Servant of the Lord Paul describes in Philippians 2:5-11. John Mark, the nephew of Barnabas and disciple of Peter, records the life of Christ from the eyewitness stories of Peter. “Mark’s story of Jesus is one of swift action and high drama. Only twice, in chapters 4 and 13, does Jesus pause to deliver extended discourses.” (J. D. Kingsbury, Conflict in Mark: Jesus, Authorities, Disciples, p. 1): The pace of the Book is as exhausting as the pace of life for a devoted follower of Christ. The adverb euthys, translated “immediately,” occurs 41 times! I. PROLOGUE: PREP ARA TION OF THE SERV ANT (1:1-13): Mark’ s dramatic introduction of Jesus of Nazareth sets the tone for the rest of the book. Prophecies from Malachi and Isaiah identifying John the Baptizer as Messiah’s forerunner, established Jesus’ credentials as the Christ (Messiah). Mark: All who follow the Suffering Servant must be prepared to suffer and serve— to lay down their lives and serve others in His name! II. THE SERVANT’S GALILEAN MINISTRY (1:14-8:30): His work in Galilee stirs up the religious authorities. Two series of confrontations with Jewish leaders reveal their hard hearts (2:1-3:20). The first time around, they decide to kill Him (3:6); the second time, they accuse Him of relying on Satan instead of God (3:22). Three events—the charge by the religious authorities that His powers come from Satan, His rejection at Nazareth, and the murder of John the Baptizer—precipitate a great transition in the ministry of Jesus. His primary focus from this point forward is His twelve disciples. Just one year from His crucifixion, Jesus devotes six months to an intense training of the Twelve—teaching and demonstrating that He is the Son of God—as He withdraws away from the hostility of the Jewish authorities, the domain of Herod Antipas, and the fickle masses (3:23-8:22). The great transition in Mark’s narrative follows the re-teaching of the answer to the question, “Who is Jesus?” until finally Peter answers correctly for the Twelve, “You are the Christ!” (8:30) After Peter’s declaration, the disciples will learn what kind of Messiah He is as they follow Him to Jerusalem, where they will witness His crucifixion and resurrection. III. THE SERVANT’S JUDEAN MINISTRY (8:31-16:8): Jesus’ movement to the cross dominates the second half of Mark’s Gospel. From the time they leave the north, Jesus and His disciples were “on the way” to Jerusalem (9:33; 10:32). Mark bookends this section with two separate healings of a blind man—the first in Bethsaida on the north shore of Galilee (8:22-26), the second in Jericho, just before He enters Jerusalem for the last time (10:46-52). Mark’s careful placing of these miracles demonstrates that Jesus was endeavoring to open His disciples’ eyes to the truth of the necessity of the cross and suffering. All who follow the Suffering Servant must be prepared to lay down their lives and serve others in His name. Over a third of the book is devoted to the eight days following their arrival in Judea on the Sunday before His resurrection—from His entry into Jerusalem (11:1-11) to Christ’s resurrection (16:1-8). Monday through Thursday Jesus cleared the Temple, exposed the hypocrisy of Israel’s leaders, received Mary of Bethany’s worship, predicted His desertion and betrayal, instituted the Lord’s Supper, prayed in the garden, and was arrested and condemned by the Sanhedrin. But only the Roman authority, Pilate, could execute anyone. On Friday morning, Jesus stood trial before Pilate. By 9:00 AM, after being scourged and mocked, the process of His crucifixion began—the Son of God was nailed to a cross between two thieving insurrectionists. He was guilty of being “The King of the Jews.” For six hours, Jesus suffered on the cross, the last three being accompanied by miraculous events. Then, at 3:00 PM, Jesus died, and was buried in a nearby tomb. The foundational truth of Christianity is the Gospel: Christ died for our sins and arose. But too many Christians underestimate the mighty work of Jesus on the Cross. He not only paid the penalty for our sin, He made a way for us to overcome the power of sin! MARK AND YOU: When reading Mark, keep in mind the author and the audience. John Mark was a privileged young man who failed miserably in his early Christian life. He abandoned Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey. Years later, he writes his Gospel from Rome, primarily to Roman Christians living in a proud and powerful culture. Remember that Mark is stressing sacrifice and service from a heart that grew up in privilege and to a people who dominated the world. Remember that Mark is stressing suffering from a heart that tried to avoid it and to a people who were facing persecution Remember that Mark doesn’t try to hide the faults and weaknesses of Jesus’ followers. Remember that Mark learned his lessons on suffering and servanthood the hard way—through disappointing those he admired in Christ when he decided that following Christ was too costly. Messiah: Mark portrays Jesus as an active, compassionate, and obedient Servant of God. Christ is constantly moving toward the goal of laying down His life for others!

Peter commands, "Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered" (1 Peter 3:7). After Peter commands wives to submit to their husbands, he tells husbands how to treat their wives in an understanding way so as not to abuse the authority given to them. Also, two husbands in the Old Testament serve as examples for husbands to learn from, and that's Jacob and Elkanah. https://youtu.be/h5JqpMHZKQI 1 Peter 3:7 commands, "Husbands live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel." This is the fourth message I deliver at Marriage God's Way ConferencesReceive a FREE copy of my book, Seven Biblical Insights for Healthy, Joyful, Christ-Centered Marriages.Visit my speaking page for conference and speaking information, including testimonies, endorsements, and contact info.Have a Marriage God's Way Conference in the privacy of your own home. Download and print the handout that's given to attendees. Table of ContentsMessage Lessons for Husbands Live with Your Wives in an Understanding WayDiscussion Questions for Husbands Live with Your Wives in an Understanding WayMessage Notes for Husbands Live with Your Wives in an Understanding WayLesson 1: Remember listening is not enoughLesson 2: Husbands treat their wives well by (Part I) learning themLesson 2: Husbands treat their wives well by (Part III) honoring themLesson 2: Husbands treat their wives well by (Part III) recognizing they're the weaker vesselLesson 2: Husbands treat their wives well by (Part IV) being spiritual menLesson 3: Husbands mistreat their wives by (Part I) responding in angerLesson 3: Husbands mistreat their wives by (Part II) responding in pride Message Lessons for Husbands Live with Your Wives in an Understanding Way Lesson 1: Remember listening is ______ ____________ (Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 8:21; John 13:17; James 1:22, 4:17).Lesson 2: Husbands treat their wives well by:(Part I) ________________ them (1 Peter 3:7a).(Part II) ________________ them (1 Peter 3:7b).(Part III) Recognizing they're the ____________ ____________ (1 Peter 3:7c).(Part IV) Being __________________ ______ (1 Peter 3:7d; Matthew 7:19; Luke 13:7).Lesson 3: Husbands mistreat their wives by:(Part I) Responding in __________ (Genesis 30:1–2).(Part II) Responding in __________ (1 Samuel 1:6–8; Proverbs 25:20). Discussion Questions for Husbands Live with Your Wives in an Understanding Way Husband asks wife:Do you feel like I strive to learn about you and understand you?Do you feel like I honor you for your femininity?Do you feel like I make your submission easier by being a spiritual man?Do you feel like I respond to you in anger or pride?Wife asks husband:Do you feel like I try to be a consistent wife so it's easier to understand me?Do you feel like I strive to be feminine?Thinking about the account with Rachel and Jacob, do you feel like I:Act melodramatically like she did?Take my frustrations out on you?Covet what other women have? Message Notes for Husbands Live with Your Wives in an Understanding Way As we begin this message, I want to pause our discussion of marriage for an important lesson, or else all the instruction we're receiving won't make much – if any – difference… Lesson 1: Remember listening is not enough There's been a lot of teaching and application up to this point, and while we come to our second to last message I think it's really important to keep this in mind. I'd like to try to explain something I saw in teaching and coaching… When I taught elementary school, I would stand up at the board and as clearly as possible I'd try to explain to students what they were supposed to do. Then I'd encourage the students to try to do it on their own and I'd walk around the room and look over their shoulders to see how they were doing.

After Peter establishes the sufferings of Christ for our salvation, and the joy of the saints in receiving so great a salvation, and so glorious an inheritance, Peter now makes an appeal for obedience and holiness in believers.----We are to be holy, obedient to Christ, and turn away from our former ignorance and sin. Peter says to gird up the loins of our minds, be sober, and be firm in our hope in the end.----We ought to follow along after the One Who died to saved us, the One Who loves us so, the One Who has adopted us and promised us such an inheritance-----So our obedience comes while we have in mind all those solemn and glorious truths.----But God is not only our Father, He is also judge of the world. He has delegated the authority to judge all things to His Dear Son, our Lord Jesus, because it is proper and fitting that the world ought to be judged by That Man of glory, incarnate in our humanity.----This puts us in a peculiar position- we are the sons of the Judge, and younger brethren of the Prince-----This places a solemn and fearful duty upon us. We dare not be flippant because we know the Judge-----We cannot live our lives without care to do well, just because we have already been acquitted and justified by the blood of Jesus.----No- Scripture does not approve of lawless living by believers.----We are to live as dead to sin, but alive in Christ.----We are to remember that the One we call Father also judges according to the works of every man. Peter says we therefore ought to live in fear.----Because we are clothed with the righteousness of the Redeemer, our judgment will be unto eternal life. Yet we dare not insult God our Father by habitual sinning.

Not long after the gospel was preached on Pentecost and the church was established, the disciples of the Lord began to face the intense opposition of which He forewarned. After Peter and John healed a lame man, and preached Jesus to the crowd they were arrested and threatened (cf. Acts 3-4). After being threatened, they returned to their companions and prayed (Acts 4:23-31). We can learn a lot by their reaction, and the content of their prayer.

After Peter has preached the Law of God, the people's hearts are pierced with conviction. Then Peter points them to Christ Jesus through Faith and Repentance. Baptism is an important act of obedience for a Christian, but is not a saving act.

Last week we heard Peter making his bold profession that Jesus was indeed the Christ, the Son of the living God. Peter’s profession, as we discussed, is the true key, the true rock on which the Church stands today. Jesus intended to form a community of people whose lives would demonstrate that a New King sits on the throne. This Sunday the tone shifts. After Peter makes his bold pronouncement concerning Jesus’s identity, the Lord then presents the costs of obedience to him. “You must,” the Lord says, “take up your cross and follow me.” This week let’s recall the cost of our discipleship.

Hello and welcome to season 2 episode 91 of The Berean Manifesto brought to you by The Ekklesian House.  This is Pastor Bill and over the next 15 minutes, or so, (a bit longer than a normal episode) we are going to start a new series on the elementary teachings of Christianity. These are the milk of Christian theology.  What I mean by that is that these are the things we understand to be the very first basics that you should teach a new Christian you are discipling.  If there's one thing I can take away from conversations with other Christians over the last few years is that these basics are not actually being taught.  Largely due to church culture focused on making converts instead of disciples.  I didn't come up with this list, this comes straight from Hebrews 6:1-2 CSB, “[1] Therefore, let us leave the elementary teaching about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, faith in God, [2] teaching about ritual washings, laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.” Today's installment will focus on number three in the list, “teaching about ritual washings.”  Or more specifically as you and I know it, water baptism.  We're starting here because I see a lot of arguing going on right now over the issue of baptism, and most of what's brought up seems to come from an uninformed point of view. When we approach The Bible, sometimes we assume that every verse is scripture, but even the Apostles had to learn and grow as they were doing ministry, and we can trace those learning journeys in the Bible.  To best understand baptism, we are first going to follow the Apostle Peter's journey concerning baptism. The day after Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, two of John's disciples, Andrew and another man named John (the guy who went on to write the Gospel of John) became disciples of Jesus.  First thing the next morning Andrew went to find his brother Simon to tell his brother that he had found The Messiah.  Simon followed his brother back to Jesus who immediately renamed him Cephas meaning “rock” which in Greek is Petros that we pronounce in English as Peter.  Peter travelled with Jesus from then on; he was one of the five disciples at the wedding where Jesus turned water into wine, he was there both times that Jesus drove the payday loan sharks out of the temple with a whip, he baptized people in waters of the Aenon springs near Salim while Jesus rested on the shore and John the Baptist was ministering on the other shore. The next reference to baptism recorded, where Peter is concerned, is at the ascension of Jesus where He tells the eleven remaining disciples to go make disciples and to baptize them, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Then on the day of Pentecost when all those in the upper room were filled with the Holy Spirit and spilled out into the streets speaking in tongues, Peter, in Acts 2:38 CSB says, “[38] Repent and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”  Three thousand Jews from several nations responded to the Gospel and were water baptized.  Fast forward to Acts chapter 10 and we see that water baptism and the Gospel have been withheld from Gentiles by Jewish believers in Christ as they believed that the Holy Spirit and salvation was only for the Jews and they were even prevented from associating with Gentiles.  Peter has a vision where a large sheet comes down from Heaven full of unclean animals and a voice commands Peter to kill and eat.  Peter refuses as he's never eaten anything unclean.  The voice tells Peter not to call unclean anything that God has made pure. The next day men came to summon Peter to a Gentile centurion named Cornelius.  Peter goes with them, as he interprets his dream to mean that God wants the Gentiles and Jews to receive from Himself equally.  Peter shares the Gospel with Cornelius and The Holy Spirit fills everyone who had heard the Gospel message there, Acts 10:45 CSB says, “even the Gentiles.”  In verse 47 Peter asks, “[47] ‘Can anyone withhold water and prevent these people from being baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?'” After Peter has returned to Jerusalem he is criticized by the circumcised, Jewish, believers for associating with Gentiles so he tells them the story of what happened ending in Acts 11:15-17 CSB with, “[15] ‘As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came down on them, just as on us at the beginning. [16] I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' [17] If, then, God gave them the same gift that he also gave to us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, how could I possibly hinder God?'”  That's a quote from what Jesus told them during those last forty days after His resurrection, but before His ascension, “John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”  In Acts 11:18 CSB the Jewish believers have the revelation Peter had before, it says, “[18] When they heard this they became silent. And they glorified God, saying, ‘So then, God has given repentance resulting in life even to the Gentiles.'" Peter, however, seems to have had another revelation from his vision.  There's not only no record of him ever water baptizing anyone else, but he goes on to write two books of the Bible where the only mention of baptism is the following, 1 Peter 3:20b-22 CSB, “[20b] In (Noah's ark) a few-that is, eight people-were saved through water. [21] Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you (not as the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a good conscience toward God) through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,”  That's a weird way to phrase that, but he wants to make sure the reader understands what he's talking about.  As his contemporaries would have had no problem understanding the reference.  He says, “not as the removal of dirt from the body.”  The KJV translates dirt as “filth.”  In the original Greek, it's the word: G4509 ῥύπος rhupos hroo'-pos Of uncertain affinity; dirt, that is, (moral) depravity: - filth. He's says that he's not talking about water baptism – he's not talking about the removal of moral filth through ritual water cleaning/through dipping in water, but baptism into Jesus through the Holy Spirit.  It wasn't the water that saved Noah and his family, it was the boat.  The water killed off the sin in the world and corresponds to Christ's death.  But just as Christ's death doesn't save us, it's His resurrection and our confession of faith that saves us. Peter started with an institutionalized religious understanding of baptism to wash away moral depravity, then to the water baptism of repentance taught by John the Baptist.  He then applies that understanding to Jesus words about baptizing new disciples and water baptizes them, just as John The Baptist had.  Later he has this revelation that the Gospel and baptism aren't just for the Jews, which grows into water baptism not being needed at all as one is declared clean by God at salvation.  The Apostle Paul was of this same revelation about baptism.  After leading countless numbers of people to salvation, in 1 Corinthians  he says that he was glad he didn't baptize anyone but the household of Stephanas so that none could claim Paul instead of Christ and in chapter 1 verse 17 CSB says, “[17] For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel-not with eloquent wisdom, so that the cross of Christ will not be emptied of its effect.”  So when we read all these scriptures written by Paul where He talks about baptism, the thing that he doesn't do/the thing that he wasn't sent to do, we know he's not talking about water baptism, but spiritual baptism. Romans 6:3-7 CSB, “[3] Or are you unaware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? [4] Therefore we were buried with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too may walk in newness of life. [5] For if we have been united with him in the likeness of his death, we will certainly also be in the likeness of his resurrection. [6] For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be rendered powerless so that we may no longer be enslaved to sin, [7] since a person who has died is freed from sin.” 1 Corinthians 12:13 CSB, “[13] For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body-whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free-and we were all given one Spirit to drink.” Galatians 3:27-29 CSB, “[27] For those of you who were baptized into Christ have been clothed with Christ. [28] There is no Jew or Greek, slave or free, male and female; since you are all one in Christ Jesus. [29] And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, heirs according to the promise.” Colossians 2:8-14 CSB, “[8] Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition, based on the elements of the world, rather than Christ. [9] For the entire fullness of God's nature dwells bodily in Christ, [10] and you have been filled by him, who is the head over every ruler and authority. [11] You were also circumcised in him with a circumcision not done with hands, by putting off the body of flesh, in the circumcision of Christ, [12] when you were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead. [13] And when you were dead in trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, he made you alive with him and forgave us all our trespasses. [14] He erased the certificate of debt, with its obligations, that was against us and opposed to us, and has taken it away by nailing it to the cross.” That last one is a good one.  Paul says we are baptized in Christ just as we are circumcised in Christ, not physically but spiritually.  I've heard the argument that you should go ahead and get water baptized just in case it is required.  The only issue I have is expressed well by Paul in Galatians 5 when he writes that if you pick back up one piece of religious law like circumcision, or in our case baptism, as a requirement for salvation then you have to follow the whole law and have nullified the work of Christ. In closing we'll look at two more scriptures that deal with the need to wash away that dirt, or filth, that Peter referenced before. Ephesians 5:25-26 CSB, “[25] Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her [26] to make her holy, cleansing her with the washing of water by the word.” Titus 3:4-7 CSB, “[4] But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared, [5] he saved us-not by works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy-through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit. [6] He poured out his Spirit on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior [7] so that, having been justified by his grace, we may become heirs with the hope of eternal life.” The Gospel and the Holy Spirit regenerate, renew, and make us clean at salvation.  The physical and psychological healing needed from the ravages of sin is an ongoing process.  One that the author and finisher of our faith, Jesus, will not abandon us in. This is Pastor Bill saying, “Until next time…”

After Peter's encounter with Cornelius and the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Gentiles, the Jewish believers have some serious questions. At first, they were skeptical of what Peter has done. They question him. He doesn't get defensive. He just tells them about what God has done. Through hearing his story and the way […]

After Peter's short but comprehensive sermon, the Lord shows us our first great awakening.

After Peter and his people have laboured all night and given up. They started washing their net, Jesus appeared unto them with divine instruction to launch into the deep. Peter obeyed and they caught net breaking fishes. It is not too late for you to experience divine intervention and turn around. Relate with Jesus, trust and obey and you will experience turn around for good in Jesus name.Amen.

After Peter had three times denied the Lord Jesus, in one of His resurrection appearances He asks Peter three times -Lovest thou me-. These three searching words have to be answered in our souls, only the Lord and we are ourselves know the answer, but the person who can say -Yes- also shows clear evidence that they love the Lord.

After Peter's confession that Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus began to reveal that He must go to Jerusalem where He will suffer many things at the hands of the spiritual leaders, be killed and rise on the third day. After Peter responded negatively, Jesus issued a challenge to His disciples: to continue to follow Him would require them to give up their lives and follow Him even unto death.

After Peter's rich start to a rich letter, he gets into some practicals. How should God's grace lavished on us impact and influence the life of the child of God? We'll find in this passage that someone who understands the inheritance...

This week, we look at the restoration of Peter. After Peter's denial, Jesus takes the time to personally restore him and commission him. Now that we've left the things that bind behind us, how do we restart our lives? How do we move into this new season as new people? That is our discussion today.

MESSAGE SUMMARY: The Resurrection: Part 1 What does the Resurrection of Jesus Have to Do with Us? What are the implications for humanity? While we were still sinners, Jesus died for us. It is through Jesus’ death and Resurrection that we are able realize God’s Grace of Salvation from our sins and to gain our Eternal Life. Holy Week is all about God’s Grace; Jesus’ death on the cross; Jesus Resurrection; and our Salvation. All sinners need what Jesus did on the cross for us. Jesus was dead. He was crucified on the cross because He claimed to be the Messiah – the Christ, and the Jewish leaders wanted Him dead. The Roman leaders wanted Jesus dead because he claimed to be a king. After Jesus was crucified, He was buried and sealed in a tomb under watch by Roman guard unit. On the Sunday of Holy Week, some of the women go to Jesus’ tomb; but they find the seal broken; the stone rolled away; and the tomb empty. An Angel in the tomb tells the women that Jesus is no longer dead; He has risen. The women tell Peter and John, and Peter and John run to the tomb to find it empty. After Peter and John leave, the women return to the tomb and find two Angels in the tomb; and then Jesus appears to Mary who, initially, does not recognize Jesus. Jesus tells Mary to go tell the other Apostles that He is alive.  Jesus appears to two people traveling the road on Sunday; and then Jesus appears again, after the Resurrection, to the Apostles in a closed room. The Apostle Thomas is not present, but Jesus reappears to the Apostles with Thomas present; Thomas proclaims to Jesus after doubting Jesus’ Resurrection: “my Lord and my God!”. Over next forty days, Jesus appears to hundreds of people.  Lastly, Jesus appears to the Apostles, on the Mount of Olives, where Jesus gave them the “Great Commission” (Matthew 28:18-20). Jesus appearances to people, after His death and Resurrection, proved to these people that He was who He said He was – the Son of God and the Messiah. With Jesus’ Resurrection, He arises from death as the Passover Lamb, “the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world!”. Sometime later and after His Ascension into Heaven, Jesus appears to Saul on the Road to Damascus where Saul was going to continue his retribution against followers of Jesus. Saul is converted to a follower of Jesus and Saul the persecutor becomes the great Apostle Paul, and Paul had several encounters with Jesus over the years. Jesus is alive! While people did not expect Jesus’ Resurrection, whenever He spoke of His impending death, Jesus always mentioned His Resurrection (Matthew 16:21). Even after Jesus’ three predictions of His death and Resurrection, the Apostles did not understand or accept Jesus predictions – the Resurrection was unexpected. The Resurrection did occur because Jesus was alive and died on the cross, and His life after His Resurrection is well documented. However, if there were no Resurrection of Jesus, there would be no Christianity, as Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 15:17-19: “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.". What is the point in following Jesus without His Resurrection? However, there was a Resurrection of Jesus, and His Resurrection is the point! Fast forwarding two thousand years to today, what does the Resurrection of Jesus mean to us? The primary implications of the Resurrection on us and humanity today is the forgiveness of our sins – we can be forgiven only because of God’s Grace and the Resurrection, which made Jesus’ death matter and provide us a path to a continuing personal relationship with God. Jesus is alive on this Easter and since His Resurrection. Jesus has been alive for us through God’s gift of the Holy Spirit who permits our personal and eternal relationship with God, the Creator of the Universe.  However, these incredible gifts necessitate our sin confessions and our faith in Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Jesus was Resurrected from death as the Passover Lamb, “the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world!”, as the Apostle John tells us in John 1:29-30: “The next day he {John the Baptizer} saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’". He is Risen, and He is alive!   TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM RIGHTEOUS IN GOD’S EYES. God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. (2 Corinthians 5:21). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 16:21; Matthew 17:22; Matthew 20:18; Acts 4:2; Romans 4:25; 1 Peter 1:3; 1 Corinthians 15:14-19. WEBSITE LINK:  www.AWordFromTheLord.org/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH’S SERMON VIDEO – “Do the Issues and Fears of Today Cause You to Ask: “Am I Going To Heaven”?”:  www.AWFTL.org/watch DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

After Peter's confession that Jesus is the Christ, Jesus reveals His destiny - death on a cross in Jerusalem. Peter tries to rebuke Jesus, but is counter-rebuked and called "Satan," for having in mind the things in men, not the things of God. We're not so different today.

You can see comedian Peter Murphy on MTV, Hulu and Comedy Central but it's only on this podcast where you get to hear him talk about... CRICKET, as in the second most popular sport in the world. In fact, cricket has got between 2 and 3 billion fans, that's waaaaay more than baseball and its mere 500 million fans! After Peter tells us about playing cricket in his apartment, we look up sexy cricketeers and analyze a list of the players who had died on the field. Most importantly, Peter enlightens us regarding the underarm bowling incident of 1981... So. Scandalous. Also, we recommend the Indian film "Panga" about kabaddi (that's also a sport), Downtown Los Angeles and Haruki Murakami's memoir "What I Talk About When I Talk About Running." Check out Peter's debut comedy album "Notice," available everywhere. Email us at shutuppod@gmail.com Twitter/Instagram: @shutupiloveit1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shutupiloveit1/

After Peter's confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God- Jesus stuns the disciples by telling them that the Messiah must go to Jerusalem to suffer many things and be put to death. Their dismay over these words overshadows the certain hope that the Messiah will be victorious as He must be raised the third day.

Acts 2:14-41 - After Peter preaches the Gospel at Pentecost he explains how those who hear the Gospel should respond so that their sins are forgiven and they receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

As an encouragement for the new year, recall that Jesus made a promise in the face of the blackest of nights.----The very night He was betrayed, Jesus promised that He had prayed that His disciples' faith fail not.----Jesus addressed His promise directly to Simon Peter, but His use of the plural showed the promise was for all His people.----Satan had desired to destroy Peter in the next 48 hours, as Jesus was taken out and murdered by His enemies.----But Jesus had already prayed for Peter, that Peter's faith would not fail.----The disciples were about to be tried in a way that no other believers have ever been tried, before or since. The Messiah that they had trusted in was going to be destroyed by wicked rulers and priests.----They would see, or so they supposed, their whole hope come crashing down at Calvary. How could Jesus save anybody if He is dead-----All their hopes of a political savior would be broken. The One they had believed seemed to them to be defeated in the end.----But Jesus had prayed for them, that their faith fail not.----No doubt Jesus addressed Peter directly because, of all the disciples, Peter seemed the most self-confident. He was, as the saying goes, -often wrong, but never in doubt------Peter had great confidence in the famous -water walking incident,- but then his faith failed, and Jesus lifted him up from the waves.----After Peter had pronounced that Jesus is Messiah, the Son of God, he then went on to rebuke Jesus for His promise to die and rise again.----And on the night of betrayal, Peter expressed confidence that Jesus was wrong, that he, Peter, would never betray the Savior.----In all these ways, Peter failed, but Jesus' prayer did not-

"In the Gospel of John, it shows that John ... who's younger ran to the tomb first,but he doesn't go in. ... because Peter went in first. ... After Peter goes in ... he was kind of trying to figure it out but it says that John went in, he saw and he believed immediately. ... As we continue our celebration of Christmas [let us] ask for that gift of faith." (from Fr. Daniel's homily) Scripture Reference:John 20:1A and 2-8.

Misunderstandings happen all the time. When we misunderstand a spouse or a friend, the consequences might be confusion, frustration, or even disconnection in the relationship. After Peter heals the lame man, he looks to correct a misunderstood people and provide gospel clarity. (11-03-19)

After Peter denied Jesus, he became a broken man, returning to his old life of fishing, trying to forget his epic failure.

After Peter wrote off the Brewers last week, they came charging after him and locked up a Wildcard spot in the last week. The gang discusses what their strategy should be in the wildcard game and what to expect for that game. We also take a look at the AL Wildcard race and discuss a reliever you probably have never heard of. Lastly, Peter has some words for the Tigers.

So many of us are living in the mundane. We clock in, we clock out, we enter, and we leave our life with a layer of general dissatisfaction. How do we even start to change our outlook or direction? Keep listening as Peter Matthies helps you define that “persistent itch” or yearning that something’s just not right. Peter’s a former venture capitalist and founder of The Conscious Business Institute. His previous experience includes serving as a principal for a global leading private equity and venture capital firm--Apex. He was also involved with the B Business partners--a $1 billion pan-European VC fund--cofounded an IT company and started his career at Andersen Consulting, now Accenture. After Peter discovered dissatisfaction with the way that most businesses operate, he took on a new path: The Conscious Business Institute, to create better, healthier, and sustainable ways of working and living. Mindful work experiences and a life well-lived start NOW! Key Takeaways: The inquisitive feeling. You’ve worked hard to be where you’re at in your career. Got the degree, made the sacrifices; and this is what you ultimately desired . . . isn’t it? When do you begin to recognize that this place in your life, in your career, isn’t what you want? The feeling starts HERE . . . [05:45]. The self-image revealed. You’ve bravely left the place of no return--your comfort zone--and suddenly, after much soul-searching, you’re learning who you really are. Where do you go from here? The TWO directions to go are . . . [11:29]. The cutoff bridge. You’re now at a place where you’ve discovered your true self and you’re ready--although somewhat hesitant--to move into the unknown career-wise. But what if you’re wrong? What if this was all a mistake and turning back isn’t an option? Through the fear of uncertainty, take the leap knowing THIS . . . [19:09]. The growing movement. There’s a balance that so many of us are searching for: conscious living and working. But does it actually exist? And how do we create such a thing in our own lives and workplaces? Begin by asking yourself THESE daily questions . . . [29:37]. Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. You're never more than One Idea Away from a whole, new reality.   Thank you to our partners at iPEC Coaching! Custom tailor your coaching career to your passion and lifestyle with the support of dynamic business tools, a strong coaching network, and expert guidance from a team dedicated to your success long after graduation. Enroll in the most comprehensive coach training program available, and prepare to exceed your own expectations. Learn more at ipeccoaching.com/oia.

It's not easy to be a Christian in our modern, post-Christian society. Standing with Jesus is out of touch and makes us feel uncomfortable in our world. Yet, in some ways, that's always been true. A story in Acts 4 is the perfect example of this. After Peter and John were told not to preach about Jesus anymore, they assembled with other Christians and prayed a prayer affirming how to face a world that threatens our faith. What they affirmed in Acts 4:24-30 is the heart of the Christian's faith. Today we should affirm the same basic beliefs as we continue to be the church of Jesus in a hostile environment.

After Peter's three denials of Jesus, he wept bitterly. Peter needed a second chance, just as we all do in light of our sins and slips. The Resurrection of Christ from the grave, just as it did for Peter, offers all of us a second chance.

Encountering Jesus - John 18:15-18, 25-2, Mark 16:7, Acts 2: The words we blurt out and the impulsive decisions we make so often shape our destiny. The disciple of Jesus, Peter, infamously denied Jesus; he said and did things that resulted in devastating outcomes. Like Peter, our own choices and sometimes the decisions of others end up causing devastation in our lives. This can take the form of regret, despair and a loss of hope for the future. Our “denials” can hurt us, but should they define who we are and the destinations of our lives? After Peter's denial his life didn't turn out like you might expect; it took a surprising twist after an encounter with Jesus! Devastation doesn't have to be our destination! See you soon.

Encountering Jesus - John 18:15-18, 25-2, Mark 16:7, Acts 2: The words we blurt out and the impulsive decisions we make so often shape our destiny. The disciple of Jesus, Peter, infamously denied Jesus; he said and did things that resulted in devastating outcomes. Like Peter, our own choices and sometimes the decisions of others end up causing devastation in our lives. This can take the form of regret, despair and a loss of hope for the future. Our “denials” can hurt us, but should they define who we are and the destinations of our lives? After Peter's denial his life didn't turn out like you might expect; it took a surprising twist after an encounter with Jesus! Devastation doesn't have to be our destination! See you soon.

After Peter and John got in trouble with the authorities, they were charged to stop preaching about Jesus. When they met back up with the other believers, though, they did not gather everyone up to tell them about their new clandestine gospel program; rather, they prayed that they would be even more bold in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ! They remembered what God had already done, and relied on His power to continue their ministry; 2,000 years later, we should do nothing less ourselves. /// Scripture: Acts 4:23-31 | Speaker: Bro. Danny Nance | Date Recorded: March 24th, 2019 | Running Time: 53:51

After Peter and John are threatened and told to stop preaching Jesus, they return to the group of early Christians and pray. When they pray, they are filled with the Holy Spirit and continue to speak God's Word with boldness. Corporate prayer...

After Peter preaches to the Jews in the Temple, the religious leaders arrest Peter and John for preaching the resurrection. Satan uses religious and secular powers to persecute Christ's Church. In spite of this opposition, Peter and John continue...

After Peter’s powerful sermon, the Spirit of God changed the hearts of those came to Him. However, their change was not just an inward change; this affected their outward lives as well. They saw awesome power displayed, they showed compassion for their fellow man, they worshiped the Lord, and they experienced joyful growth. /// Scripture: Acts 2:43-47 | Speaker: Bro. Danny Nance | Date Recorded: February 24th, 2019 | Running Time: 47:58

Has anyone ever let you down? When Peter felt like Jesus wasn’t who he thought He was, Peter bailed. After Peter denied Jesus, Jesus was crucified, but came back to life. Peter had to wonder how Jesus felt about what happened. Would Jesus be angry? In this sermon, we’ll look at the conversation Jesus has with Peter in John 21:15-17.

Peter Shankman is a spectacular example of what happens when you find the best traits of ADHD and work really hard to make them benefit you. Diagnosed at seven years old with “sit down, you’re disrupting the class” disease, Peter wasn’t formally diagnosed with ADHD until his mid-30s. By that time, however, he’d started and sold two companies, and realized that all the differences that formerly labeled him as a troublemaker were actually his greatest assets. After Peter sold his third company, (Help a Reporter Out,) he decided to focus on really understanding this “faster brain” of his, and learning exactly what it could do. From that, the Faster Than Normal podcast and bestselling book were born. The post How to Talk to Kids about the Gifts, Tools and Rituals of the ADHD Brain with Peter Shankman appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

Peter Shankman is a spectacular example of what happens when you find the best traits of ADHD and work really hard to make them benefit you. Diagnosed at seven years old with “sit down, you’re disrupting the class” disease, Peter wasn’t formally diagnosed with ADHD until his mid-30s. By that time, however, he’d started and sold two companies, and realized that all the differences that formerly labeled him as a troublemaker were actually his greatest assets. After Peter sold his third company, (Help a Reporter Out,) he decided to focus on really understanding this “faster brain” of his, and learning exactly what it could do. From that, the Faster Than Normal podcast and bestselling book were born. The post How to Talk to Kids about the Gifts, Tools and Rituals of the ADHD Brain with Peter Shankman appeared first on drrobynsilverman.com.

After Peter witnessed the movement of the Holy Spirit extended to the Gentiles in the salvation of Cornelius and his entire household, he returned to Jerusalem. The homecoming could not have been what Peter hoped for. His church family back home heard reports of what Peter had been up to and met him with criticism and questioning. This is not an unfamiliar story. When the Holy Spirit moves, it will always mess with our categories. Even today, feeling out of control can make us turn to fearful and critical hearts. Peter's thorough response helps us to see how to respond to each other in patience and love, pursuing unity as we join God in His work.

​Episode 15: After Peter's fall, he did not despair but trusted in the mercy of God. While we do not know the words of his repentance, perhaps the poetry of the three great psalms of suffering, repentance, and trust in God (Ps 22, 51, and 130) might give us a clue. In this reflection, Fr. Henchey begins an in-depth exploration of Psalm 22 and its famous words of overwhelming distress, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me," words echoed by Christ himself, and words which set the stage for the sufferer to open himself to God's mercy. September 13, 2017.

After Peter’s bold declaration in Mark 8, Jesus begins to drill down into the pivotal nature of his teaching and his life. As we progress through Mark 9, Jesus takes advantage of some uninterrupted time to attempt to clarify for his disciples just what his Messiahship is really all about. But his disciples still don’t get it! Jesus is too far outside their expectations. Instead, the disciples get busy jostling for positions of power in Jesus’ new administration. You can almost hear the exasperation from Jesus as he directs his disciples’ attention to a child and indicates care for the little ones is where it is at! We have the benefit of knowing where this story goes. The confusion of the disciples points to just how radically ‘other’ is the nature of what passes for virtue in Jesus’ way of life.

Apologies for the missing audio at the start of this. After Peter's speech 3000 Jews become believers in Jesus and they become part of this new community that worship and follow Jesus. In this message Pastor Jamie explores both the need for us to be part of the church and the characteristics of the activity of the church in Acts 2.

Acts chapter 2 is a familiar passage to us. We generally return here every year at Pentecost and celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. So, I don't want to belabor the text this morning, but I don't want to gloss over it either. There are a few significant matters that I want to note about verses 1-13.Pentecost in the Old TestamentPentecost comes from the Greek word for fifty and follows the count of 50 days after Passover (Leviticus 23). The Feast of Weeks is the second of three Pilgrim feasts. Pentecost comes at the end of Barley harvest to thank God for His care and provision.In Exodus 19 we read that the Israelites reached Mount Sinai in the third month after leaving Egypt. Rabbi's calculated that God gave the law, then, during the Feasts of Weeks. One of the Jewish sacred texts (Jubilees) describes how the thanksgiving during the Feast of Weeks was expanded to include gratitude for God's care and provision in giving the law. Finally, according to Jewish oral tradition (the Midrash), when God gave the law on Mount Sinai the people saw sound waves of fire spread over the people and rest above their heads to personally give the law to each Israelite. God also spoke in 70 languages, to indicate it was meant for all peoples. Now, it is not significant whether this truly happened, because it is not described in Scripture. What is significant is that God-fearing Jews (the people present on this day in Acts) would have known this oral tradition and this is how we should approach the text.The God-fearing Jews would have made connections between the giving of the law and what was happening here… God is giving us something.He comes into dwell in Hearts [2:1-13]The coming of the Holy Spirit is spectacular. It begins VISUALLY. There is the sound of rushing wind. I find it noteworthy that the sound is emphasized, not the wind. Perhaps this is a reference to John 20 when Christ teaches His disciples about the Comforter and blows on them. Perhaps the significance is in the sound.Then there is the fire. Fire signifies the presence of God in the Old Testament, the burning bush, the pillar of fire and the fire that burns the peak of Mt. Sinai (Ex. 3, 13, 19). But God makes the giving of the Holy Spirit visual, so that everyone might know what He is doing: the fire divides and rests above every believer and they are FILLED with the Holy Spirit. Just like Jesus said they would be. The Comforter is given to each of His disciples in that upper room. Then He VERIFIES the giving of the Holy Spirit with an unmistakable sign: speaking in foreign languages. This is a point that cannot be argues any other way… the disciples spoke known languages that were unknown to the speaker. Why does God do this? He enables His disciples to explain what is happening to the God-fearing Jews in their own tongue. This could not be misunderstood. Paul quotes Isaiah in 1 Corinthians 14:20-22 that God would speak to His people in foreign tongues because they did not listen to the prophets' warnings. This is what He does here.The New Covenant comes into focus here: God promised that He would establish a new covenant with His people, giving them a heart of flesh, sending His Spirit to dwell within His people and write His law upon their hearts. This is exactly what takes place… God's Spirit comes to dwell in human hearts. That requires a change of heart and God would forgive their sins (Jeremiah 31:33-34, Ezekiel 11:19-20, 36:26-27). The New Covenant - in His blood - is fulfilled at the coming of the Holy Spirit.Is this PREscriptive or DEscriptive? There are some that say that faith is followed by the baptism of the Holy Spirit and that you must speak in tongues as the external evidence. They teach Acts 2 is prescriptive. The context argues against this, though. People ask what they should do and Peter tells them to repent and be baptized and they will receive forgiveness of sins and the promise of the Holy Spirit. That is New Covenant language (forgiveness and the Spirit). Nowhere does the text say that the converts speak in tongues. Verse 41 underscores that the signs are performed by the apostles and not the new converts. There is an external sign given of internal faith: baptism.He comes to work in Hearts [2:14-4:31]WITNESS. Peter preaches three times in the following chapters and each time He centers the response on repentance. This brings us to an important question: is baptism necessary for salvation? It appears that Peter makes this point in 2:38. Linguistically this doesn't work, but perhaps a comparison with his other sermons will help us. In 4:19 he gives the same invitation, however this time he says nothing about baptism. In speaking to the High Priest he centers his defense on the need for repentance and does not mention baptism. Baptism does not lead to anything, except a public declaration and witness of God's New Covenant work in your heart.FAITH. After Peter's first sermon 3000 believe. After Peter's second sermon they stop counting everyone and only mention 5000 men. This is a matter of days or weeks and the circle of believers is multiplying. After his second sermon Peter is being taken away in handcuffs and people still get saved. The Holy Spirit not only empowers His disciples for witness, He is changing the hearts of hearers and taking up residence there as well.Peter appears before the same men that questioned and arranged Christ's crucifixion six weeks earlier. This is where Peter denied Christ… and now - filled with the Holy Spirit - Peter gives an incredibly bold witness to Christ. And - I love this reaction - they notice that they had been with Christ (4:13). Now that is where this became personally convicting for me. Should I not walk in the Spirit in such a way that our opponents recognize that I have been with Christ?

After Peter and John were threatened by the religious leaders in Acts chapter four, they didn’t run and hide or even seek comfort with their families. They went to the other believers (Acts 4:23) and told them everything. Instead of the news inciting fear, as it very well could have, it caused these Christ followers […] The post The Holy Spirit: His Boldness To Declare What We Have Seen And Heard appeared first on Revive Outreach Church.

After Peter misses the the application deadline Bryn finally gets into Pre-K. Peter shares statistics about how kids’ ability to wait has improved over the past 50 years. We play another round of “Did You Knows What He Said?”,  find out who Bryn’s favorite daddy is and read some listener mail. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Last Spring, Bro & SIs Hughes took a trip to Eastern Europe. That area of the world is experiencing great growth and freedom. That has not always been the case. One person to whom they spoke, told stories of long waiting list for things that we take for granted. Through all of her remarks, Bro. Hughes was struck by her level of gratitude for the things that she is now enjoying and how that it is so different from how it was. Those of us who have enjoyed these freedoms and privileges all of our lives have a difficult time understanding how it was in the former communist bloc countries. Many have become complacent with our freedom. Many have forgotten the how, the why and the cost of what it takes to be free. Collectively as a country, we seem to have lost our way. This reminded Bro. Hughes of the portion of our text that tells us that we have to be ready for an answer to the question of why we are blessed. We are blessed because someone paid a price. The battlefields of Europe are dotted with headstones of those that went before us and paid the ultimate price for us to be able to enjoy the freedom we continue to enjoy. We also have an obligation in the church to be ready with an answer. In verse 12, those observing ask “What does this mean?” Peter was quick with his answer. The noise and sound of our worship is not meaningless or random, but it is ordained by God. There is a reason for our worship. There is a reason for our prayer. There is a reason for services where the Holy Ghost moves in and takes over. It may not make sense to the world, but we must be ready to explain to them why it is necessary. We are about to embark on a building program. It is an ambitious plan. But why are we building it? Because a confused world needs the Church to be the church and bring the Gospel to a lost and dying world. The purpose of God is still relevant to our times. The darker the night, the brighter the light will shine. Our world does not need a watered down, culturally relevant, feel good church. They need to know that there is a God that forgives and has grace and love that is beyond comprehension. They need the full power of the Holy Ghost. Those observing on the day of Pentecost were confused. After Peter gave them the answer, they then ask “What must we do” They were so compelled by the answer that they HAD to get it for themselves. The answer for confused world is the Gospel of Christ.

After Peter and John stood boldly in the face of their own arrest and questioning at the hands of the men who had killed Jesus, they were set free. This passage shows us that they went straight to their friends and church family, and that they all gathered together to pray. It's a helpful passage because it shows us how we can pray together in the face of massive opposition and suffering.

After Peter healed a crippled beggar at the Temple gate, and preached a sermon showing how all of Scripture points to Jesus, he and John were arrested. They were dragged in front of the same group of religious leaders who condemned Jesus to death just a couple of months earlier. Peter, who abandoned Jesus the night of his arrest, and denied even knowing him in the High Priest's courtyards, is back in the place of his denial. He is faced with his greatest failure and pressed to stop proclaiming Jesus. This time, though, filled with the Spirit, he is bold and clear. This Sunday we see, in Peter, that the Spirit empowers us to boldness.

00:00 - Introduction 03:40 - Scripture Narrative (John 1:24-34) 09:48 - Free-for-All (Favorite and Least-Favorite Christmas Gift Ever) 24:19 - Main Topic (Luther's Baptismal Rite - Part 2) On episode THIRTY-EIGHT of Let the Bird Fly! the guys hold Wade off for one more episode, so that Mike and Peter can continue the discussion on Luther’s Baptismal Rite that they began with Ben on Episode 37. The guys are joined once again by Peter’s two oldest girls, as well as Mike's middle daughter. After Peter discusses how the Gospel according to St. John handles the baptism of Jesus, the girls help the guys our in the Free-for-All. Mike proves to be so-twentieth-century and Peter once again discusses his “classy” upbringing. But eventually they make it back around to Luther’s Baptismal Rite, picking up with Luther’s wonderful Flood Prayer. Mike again references volume 3 of Francis Pieper’s Christian Dogmatics. And Oliva demonstrates the Augustinian influence that has caused her to reconsider her Donatist position on baptism. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 of our discussion yet, you may want to do that first. You can find that in Episode 37. We hope the two-part discussion isn’t too much, but trust us, we reigned ourselves in (we probably could’ve made this a twenty-part discussion). As always, if you are enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or TuneIn Radio. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. And, of course, share us with a friend or two! If you’d like to contact us we can be reached at podcast@LetTheBirdFly.com, or visit our website at www.LetTheBirdFly.com. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music Used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Horses to Water” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner “Not Drunk” by The Joy Drops is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.

We pray together and for each other tooMatthew 6:9-13An aspect of the Lord's Prayer that I have not yet emphasized is its communal nature. Haddon Robinson says: “There is no ‘I', ‘me' or ‘mine' in the Lord's Prayer; it's a prayer that is focused on community.” As you walk through this model prayer, you discover that the prayer requests that we tend to make for ourselves find their original intent in togetherness.The “our” aspectReturning to the warnings preceding the prayer, we are reminded that when you pray together it is not to be seen by others, nor is it to employ thoughtless words or phrases. We are ever focused on “Our Father”, who sees in private. Still, I find it remarkable that after encouraging His disciples to go into their prayer closet, that the model prayer is not focused on the individual, but on “us”. This praying together and for one another, then, finds its roots in closet praying. You ought not to pray before other people, if you have not first prayed in private.The early Church understood this and gives us an important example to follow:Acts 1:14 - After Jesus had ascended to heaven the 11 apostles gathered to pray. There were about 120 in all and they prayed for about ten days.Acts 2:42 - After Peter's sermon at Pentecost, and the conversion of 3,000 people, “they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers."Acts 6:6 - When the first deacons were chosen in the early church “they prayed and laid their hands upon them."Acts 12:5, 12 - Herod was holding Peter in prison after killing James the Lord's brother. The response of the church was to get together to pray. The result was that an angel of the Lord released Peter.Acts 20:36 - At his final departure from Asia, Paul met the elders of the Ephesian church and “he knelt down and prayed with them all."The Church came together often for prayer.Fighting individualismSo what is the significance of framing the example of prayer with plural personal pronouns? Well, one take-away is that Jesus wouldn't commend our modern 21st century societal trend toward individualism. We have a “go it alone” and “I got this” attitude that leads us to focus on me. Fact is that this is a rebellion against God's conclusion and decree in the garden that “it is not good for man to be alone.” Society at large tries to pretend to be in community through smartphones, online gaming, Whatsapp and social media… but they fail. Mankind is more alone today than ever before. We are so self-focused, we don't truly connect with others. Being socially aware has been replaced by giving to ease your conscience… supporting hungry children in Africa… far, far away from my own circle of living.The Bible does not present this… Jesus models a prayer that connects me with others - through praying together with them or praying for them.Yeah but how? Okay… perhaps we don't know how. So let's get really practical.Consider how we can pray the Lord's Prayer for the people around us… think it through.Our FatherHave you stopped and considered that Satan has effectively attacked this cornerstone of the family? So many of us have grown up with dysfunctional fathers, angry father, distant fathers and uninterested fathers that the fatherhood of God is a concept that might be foreign. Do you pray with others and lead them to the Father? Do you pray for others to be able to understand this foundational truth about God? He's our Father!Our Daily BreadHave you prayed for other's daily bread? That God would provide for others? Perhaps as you pray for another's need, you discover God is tugging at your wallet. That you could be someone that God wants to use in providing for someone else's daily bread.Our ForgivenessIn marriage? Do you pray for the marriages represented in our Church? Forgiveness is central to a good marriage. And yet forgiveness is so hard when the person closest to you has hurt you.TemptationLead Us not into temptationHave you considered praying for the temptations others face? Think about the workplaces we walk into? We all have power-hungry bosses, annoying co-workers, long hours etc., etc. This makes us ripe for temptation. We all surf the same internet and need to be praying for each other. Do you pray that God would lead us not into temptation?And the list goes on… Have you prayed like that lately?Let's close with Paul's prayer for the Colossian believers in chapter 1:9-14

Along the Sea of Galilee some 2,000 years ago, Peter was stunned when the Risen Jesus asked him, “Do you love me?” It was the word for “love” that got to him. Jesus didn’t speak of ordinary human affection. Another Greek word, phileo, describes that kind of love.  Jesus instead uses the word agape, which describes a total, self-giving, sacrificial love. And that is what’s so troubling for Peter. After Peter just denied Christ three times, he painful knows he is incapable of agape love. He is sad that the best he can offer is only the imperfect, human love of phileo. And we often feel the same. We know we don’t love as well as we should. Our love falls short. But the good news is God wants to do in us what he did in St. Peter. In a beautiful play on words, John’s Gospel chapter 21 shows how Jesus will lower himself to Peter’s level and accept Peter’s broken, imperfect gift of phileo love and transform it into agape. It doesn’t happen all at once. But from this point forward, Peter is a changed man. He will go on to lead like Christ, serve like Christ, teach like Christ and even suffer like Christ.  Like his Master, Peter will be handed over to the Romans and stretched out on a cross as he is crucified upside down in Nero’s circus.  At this climactic moment, as Peter gives the heroic witness of his martyrdom, he lives agape love in a most profound way. The same Jesus who transformed Peter’s phileo love into agape will do the same in our hearts—if we follow him faithfully as a disciple.

After Peter's mic drop of a sermon climax, the people have one desperate question: "What should we do now?!" Peter's immediate answer includes 2 requirements and 2 blessings: repent and be baptized, and you will receive forgiveness, as well as the Holy Spirit. We discuss each of these, especially baptism. From there, we catch a glimpse of what the life of the early church looked like in response to forgiveness and the Holy Spirit. The believers devoted themselves to four things: Apostolic teaching, fellowship (koinonia, in Greek!), breaking bread, and prayer. They also committed to a revolutionary new kindness, generosity, hospitality, thankfulness, and unity that would eventually sweep across the globe. Finally, Chris connects all of this to our humble little Kingdom outpost: Clyde Christian Bible Church. Where the early church is still alive and kicking, by the grace of the Holy Spirit.

Interview by Chicke Fitzgerald of the Game Changer Network as a part of the Best of the Game Changer series, showcased on C-Suite Network  Diagnosed at seven years old with “sit down, you're disrupting the class” disease, Peter wasn't formally diagnosed with ADHD until his mid-30s. By that time, however, he'd started and sold two companies, and realized that all the differences that formerly labeled him as a troublemaker were actually his greatest assets. After Peter sold his third company, (Help a Reporter Out,) he decided to focus on really understanding this “faster brain” of his, and learning exactly what it could do. From that, the Faster Than Normal podcast and bestselling book were born. Peter believes that everyone has gifts, potential, and abilities far beyond what society has deemed “normal,” and strives to help bring those gifts to life in as many people as he can through his podcast, books, online videos, and countless worldwide speaking appearances. He can be found at @petershankman on all of the socials, and at www.shankman.com. The Game Changer is featured on C-Suite Network. Chicke is a philanthropreneur • she zigs where others zag, creating value, growth and bringing to life crazy good ideas that will leave a legacy

After Peter explained the supernatural phenomena that people had seen and heard, he began to proclaim WHO was behind the epic event. The news was both good and bad...and good :)

After Peter explained the supernatural phenomena that people had seen and heard, he began to proclaim WHO was behind the epic event. The news was both good and bad...and good :)

In today's readings Isaiah and Peter saw God in his holiness and were brought to their knees as they were confronted with their own sinfullness. Isaiah, cleansed and forgiven, shouted "Here I am, send me", when God asked him to be his messenger to a sinful nation. After Peter saw the miraculous catch of fish and was terrified, Jesus told him, "Don't be afraid, now you will fish for people".

Scripture: John 21:15, After Peter's denial, what does Jesus do, and what does love have to do with it?

Prepare for emergencies because they will come. After Peter and John were arrested, they prayed for boldness. Once again they were filled with Spirit.

Prepare for emergencies because they will come. After Peter and John were arrested, they prayed for boldness. Once again they were filled with Spirit.

Peter Clarke is a drummer whose big music break came when he moved to the US with up and coming guitarist Keith Urban. In this episode of Music Business facts Peter tells the story of the trials and tribulations of trying to break into the world's biggest music market and the subsequent success that followed. After Peter had parted ways with Keith Urban he also performed with other legendary Australian artists such as Leigh Kernaghan and Doc Neeson's Angles. A great music business story. Enjoy

The Gospel of Mark doesn’t just tell us about Jesus – it has Peter’s story, too. But while Mark gives the story of Jesus’ whole life, Peter’s story stops at his very lowest moment. After Peter abandoned and denied Jesus, what hope was there for him? The same as for any of us: that through Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension, we can have new life. And, Jesus sends his Spirit to enable us to live a life that pleases him, no matter what has already happened in your life. How have you responded to Jesus?

After Peter's declaration of Jesus as the Christ, Jesus responds by further teaching of the gospel and the the implications for his followers.

After Peter's declaration of Jesus as the Christ, Jesus responds by further teaching of the gospel and the the implications for his followers.

After Peter’s marvelous sermon at Pentecost, those hundreds of pilgrims from around the world were deeply moved and asked the question, “What shall we do?” Their question is every preacher’s dream. Peter shares with them the good news of repentance...

After Peter had been fishing all night, Jesus asked him to go out one more time. Peter obeyed Jesus, and in the process learned that people are the priority.

Ever felt that you did something that disqualified you from being a follower of Jesus?