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1 and 2 Peter with Jude:
Discipleship Lessons from the Fisherman
An 218-page book by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson
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The brash fisherman named "Rock," now matured, will help you grow in Christ
1 and 2 Peter and Jude are brief letters -- but power-packed. The Apostle Peter, once a commercial fisherman in Galilee, is now in Rome and soon to be executed. He's less a braggart now, less impulsive. Time and discipleship have forged humility within him without destroying his boldness.
And in this maturity, Peter helps us to see Jesus more clearly in his first letter -- as Lamb, Overseer, Sacrifice, and Chief Shepherd. As you study, you'll be refreshed with hope and joy. Struggling with temptation? Peter encourages holy living. 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, instruction on spiritual gifts, encouragement to witness -- with gentleness -- and guidelines for church leaders.
1 Peter is explored in 11 lessons. 2 Peter and Jude add an additional 6 lessons, with important teaching on Christian growth, inspiration of Scripture, and the delay of Christ's coming.
Thought-provoking discussion questions make these studies useful for personal enrichment, small groups, and classes. Extensive footnotes assist teachers and preachers with background research for sermon preparation.
About the Combined Version | 3 | |
Reprint Guidelines | 4 | |
Table of Contents | 5 | |
References and Abbreviations | 7 | |
Part I. First Peter | 10 | |
Preface to 1 Peter | 10 | |
Introduction to 1 Peter | 11 | |
1. Rejoicing in Our Salvation (1 Peter 1:1-12) | 14 | |
2. Living Holy Lives (1 Peter 1:13-2:3) | 26 | |
3. Being God's Chosen People (1 Peter 2:4-12) | 38 | |
4. Submitting and Suffering Like Jesus (1 Peter 2:13-23) | 48 | |
5. Appreciating Jesus' Atonement for Our Sins (1 Peter 2:24-25) | 57 | |
6. Living as Christian Husbands and Wives (1 Peter 3:1-7) | 66 | |
7. Suffering with a Clear Conscience (1 Peter 3:8-22) | 76 | |
8. Serving God in Everything (1 Peter 4:1-11) | 89 | |
9. Suffering According to God's Will (1 Peter 4:12-19) | 100 | |
10. Leading with Humility (1 Peter 5:1-6) | 109 | |
11. He Cares for You (1 Peter 5:7-14) | 120 | |
Part II. 2 Peter and Jude | 131 | |
Preface to 2 Peter and Jude | 131 | |
Introduction to 2 Peter and Jude | 132 | |
12. Great and Precious Promises (2 Peter 1:1-4) | 138 | |
13. Add to Your Faith Goodness (2 Peter 1:5-11) | 147 | |
14. The Living Word of Scripture (2 Peter 1:12-21) | 158 | |
15. Beware of False Teachers (2 Peter 2:1-22; Jude 3-19) | 168 | |
16. Not Willing that Any Should Perish (2 Peter 3:1-18) | 179 | |
17. Able to Keep You from Falling (Jude 1-2, 20-25) | 192 | |
Appendix 1. Participant Handouts for Groups or Classes | 205 | |
Appendix 2. "Knowledge" in 2 Peter | 207 | |
Appendix 3. Parallels between 2 Peter and Jude | 210 |
- Complete Table of Contents
- About the Author
- Statement of Faith
- Copying Policy
- Guarantee and Refund Policy
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Participant lesson handouts can be downloaded and printed for your group or class at no charge.
You can purchase this book either as an e-book or a paperback.
Paperback format, $12.95,
must be ordered through Amazon.com. The paperback book has 218 pages and is 7.5" x 9.25"
ISBN: 979-8862924206. ASIN: .B0CKD2BPSZ. Amazon USA - Canada - UK - Germany - France - Netherlands - Japan - Italy - Mexico - Spain - China - Brazil - Poland - India - Australia |
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