What role is there for someone like Peter? – Peter: a catastrophic failure as a leader and as a friend – Forgiveness and restoration – God works through ordinary people. 2 Cor 12:9-10 “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” Feed my lambs – Jesus entrusts his people to one another – Is this for Peter…
Gone fishing A man on the shore The catch of the day What is happening in this passage? Bizarre interpretations So why was the passage included? A living parable? Firstly – the disciples are still confused Secondly – Jesus’ word can be trusted 100% For us today. Firstly – if this passage is a living parable for the gospel mission ahead Secondly,…
Images of living a good life? Decisions (career, spouse, family, house size, car type, holiday destinations, retirement plans, values of what is good and what is bad, decisions about who or what is central in making YOUR decisions) How can we ever live the good life? Thinking about life John 1:4, “in Jesus there is life and that life is the light…
Are you always trying to prove yourself against others? 1) God is great … so we do not have to be in control 2) God is Glorious … so we do not need to fear anyone or anything 3) God is Good … so we do not need to look elsewhere for satisfaction and purpose in life God is gracious What the…
It sounds too good to be true! Ephesians 2:8-9 – “For it is by Grace you have been saved through faith, this is not of yourselves it is a gift from God, not by works so that no one can boast” The Legalist Answer The License answer The GRACE answer Titus 2:11-13 – “For the grace of God that brings salvation has…