Peter – Born Again
Back to Peter. Last time, we found Peter out in the boat with Jesus. He doesn't catch fish all night, but at Jesus' command, the boat overflows with the fish…
Peter – Going Fishing
Peter has spent many hours with Jesus. He heard Him teach and watched Him heal—even his mother-in-law. Now, Jesus will touch Peter at his most vulnerable point, his profession. Peter…
Peter – Water Jars at the Wedding
We're told that Jesus' mother, Mary, is going to a friend's wedding in Cana. It must be a very close friend or relative, because Jesus and his present disciples are…
Peter – Name Change
Last week (in Peter, Part One), Andrew went to his brother, Simon, and declared to him that he had found the Messiah. We are given no comment from Simon. Not…
Peter, Part One
It's been a while since we have explored a Bible character while "Searching His Word and Seeking His Heart," so let's have a look at Peter. Only one Peter…
Easter – I Have Seen the Lord!
After the confusion of the trial, the persecution, the cross, and fearing for their own lives, I picture the disciples huddled together in the upper room with the doors locked.…
Easter – Cleaning up Attitudes
Jesus and his disciples bathe in preparation for what will be their last supper together. As they walk down the road to the upper room, perhaps their minds are on…
Peter, Redeemed
Searching His Word Seeking His Heart While Peter was surprised and thrilled that Jesus had risen and appeared bodily before the disciples, there must have been a tinge…
Peter, He Is Risen Indeed!
After the arrest of Jesus, most of the disciples fled the scene. Perhaps they returned to the upper room where they last spent time with Jesus. I picture them sitting…
Peter, the Denials
Last week, after Peter's debacle with cutting off Malchus' ear, we heard John's testimony that Jesus said, 11 "Put away your sword! Shall I not drink the cup the Father…