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7 Last Words of Christ
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Christmas Incarnation
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Christ Powered Life (Rom 5-8)
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Conquering Lamb of Revelation
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Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide
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Jesus and the Kingdom
John's Gospel
John's Letters
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Lamb of God
Listening for God's Voice
Lord's Supper
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Mark
Moses
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Why study the Peter's first letter? Let me give you a few reasons:
- You'll be refreshed with hope and joy.
- You'll see Jesus more clearly -- as Lamb, Overseer, Sacrifice, and Chief Shepherd.
- If you're struggling with temptation, you'll find several encouragements to holy living that will strengthen you.
- If you're suffering for something you didn't do -- or perhaps did do -- you'll find perspective and assurance.
Peter gives us:
- A clear vision of the Church.
- Wisdom for marriage
- Encouragement to witness -- with gentleness
- Important words about spiritual gifts, and
- Guidelines for church leaders.
All this in the 105 verses that comprise this brief New Testament letter! Short as it is, however, we won't rush through it, but savor it, meditate on it, and seek to internalize its truths. We're asking God to speak to us in these apostolic words conveyed by a commercial fisherman of Galilee -- now in Rome and soon to be executed. He's less a braggart now than he once was. Less impulsive. Time and discipleship have forged humility within him without destroying his boldness.
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Peter is an apostle we can learn from. He walked with Jesus during his ministry and then spent the next thirty years preaching this Jesus and building his church all over the known world. A worthy teacher!
May God richly bless you as you study his Word deeply and meditate on it week by week.
Yours in Christ's service,
Dr. Ralph F. Wilson
Copyright © 2023, Ralph F. Wilson. <pastorjoyfulheart.com> All rights reserved. A single copy of this article is free. Do not put this on a website. See legal, copyright, and reprint information.
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In-depth Bible study books
You can purchase one of Dr. Wilson's complete Bible studies in PDF, Kindle, or paperback format.
- 28 Advent Scriptures
- 1, 2, and 3 John
- 1 Peter
- 2 Peter & Jude
- 1 & 2 Thessalonians
- 1 & 2 Timothy
- 1 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians
- Apostle Paul
- Abraham, Faith of
- Christ Powered Life (Romans 5-8)
- Christmas Incarnation
- Colossians and Philemon
- Conquering Lamb of Revelation
- Daniel
- David, Life of
- Early Church: Acts 1-12
- Elijah
- Ephesians
- Galatians
- Gideon
- Glorious Kingdom, The
- Grace: Favor for the Undeserving
- Great Prayers of the Bible
- Hebrews
- Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide
- Isaiah
- Jacob, Life of
- James
- Jesus and the Kingdom of God
- JesusWalk: Beginning the Journey
- John's Gospel
- Joshua
- Lamb of God
- Listening for God's Voice
- Lord's Supper
- Luke's Gospel
- Moses the Reluctant Leader
- Names and Titles of God
- Names and Titles of Jesus
- Philippians
- Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books
- Resurrection and Easter Faith
- Sermon on the Mount
- Psalms
- Seven Last Words of Christ
- Songs of Ascent (Ps 120-134)
- Revelation
My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon.
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