Peter: A model for following Jesus

by Tim Sawyer

“Peter” is a Bible study discussion guide on the life of Peter. Simon the Rock. That’s what Jesus called him. We call him Peter. We can only look at a person on the outside. Jesus looks on the inside. Jesus sees what we are, our failures, our flaws, and by faith our fabulous futures! This book examines 51 scenes from the life of Peter. The author paraphrases in his own words what is going on in each biblical scene. Scripture references allow you to look up the details more fully if you wish. 200 questions are provided as tools to deepen your faith. These conversation starters help you discuss, ponder, or share your thoughts. The goal of the questions is to help you feel what it was like to follow Jesus like Peter did. Jesus said, “Follow me.” How do we do that? What does that mean? This New Testament guide helps you figure that out. This book allows you to read the book by yourself or just show up and participate in a group setting. Have fun and learn. The group plan is to read the scene, ask the questions and let friends share. You can follow Jesus and grow closer to him and each other at the same time. The purpose of this book is to help you deepen your relationship with God. The process is simple. Think about these Bible stories. Open your mind to what God is saying. Let the Bible impact you. Read the biblical scene described in a paragraph. Then you can respond to the questions that follow. As you answer those questions or discuss them in a group, you may come up with more questions. For What did Jesus mean? Why did Jesus do that? If I were Peter, how might I respond? Scripture references are provided for each scene in case you want to do a more personal study. The advantage of doing an individual Bible study is that you can deal with private issues. The advantage of doing a group Bible study is that you progress more quickly in your walk of faith. Group discussions help you grow. They bring out new ideas that you may not think of by yourself. God uses those around you to encourage you and to help you with changes you may wish to make. You may be the person God uses to help others. Let’s watch Peter follow Jesus. Maybe we can pick up some pointers for our own lives. Try this book!

133 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 2, 2016

Reviews

[Pamela · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am leading a Bible study at my church over Peter. This book was helpful and added simple perspectives that I could incorporate into my lessons. Very simple examples, but good for discussions.