Life Lessons from 1 and 2 Peter: Between the Rock and a Hard Place

by Max Lucado

Has your peace been stolen? Dreams crushed? Hope lost? Life has a way of not turning out the way we want.

The disciple Peter knew what it was like to go through tough times. He endured threats, punishment, time in jail, beatings, and false words. He had seen enough to know how to stay strong in tough times. So he wrote a survival manual to show how we should act and respond when life isn’t fair. His words of wisdom are beacons of hope for making it through hard times. Peter’s counsel may surprise you. But it may be just what you need to sustain you when you find that you are between a rock and a hard place.

As you read, study, journal, and discuss the books of Peter, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the

Our richest inheritance is not in this world—it waits in heaven.It is up to each Christian to remain pure.It is an honor to suffer for Christ.Satan fights against the growth and victory of believers.The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson

An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying.Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting.An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV).Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes.Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection.The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.

142 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 18, 2007

About the author

With more than 150 million products in print and several NYT bestsellers, Max Lucado is America's bestselling inspirational author. He serves the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Denalyn, and their mischievous mutt, Andy. His most recent book published in August 2024 and is titled What Happens Next.

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Reviews

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not so much a study but a work of introspection. The questions are almost like journaling, and for me, it was good because it made me think about issues and things I hadn't thought of in a long time. It wasn't so much dredging up the past as it was an inspection of my walk with God from its beginning to today. It was not difficult and not about having the right answers but allowing the participant to write down how they feel about the topics from false teachers to God's overall control of the earth and everything in it.

[Elisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had started this awhile ago and never finished it as I started s couple other studies fir groups I'm in. I found it this week and finished up the last couple lessons. Great reminders that God is always in control and can be trusted. Thankful for Max Lucado's straightforward teachings and thoughtful questions.

[Robert Vincent · Rating 4 out of 5]

Completed this book as a study guide for our Sunday School class bible study. It was a very good book for our discussion with many applications for today’s living. A light study with much to offer. I recommend this book and I suppose others in the study series by Lucado for small group studies. It could also be used in discipleship relationships. Good book!

[Laurie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thank goodness we’re finally done with this one. Just to clarify, 1 and 2 Peter get 5 stars. Zero stars for whichever Mac Lucado intern was assigned to copy and paste completely irrelevant excerpts from his other books. Cash grab if I’ve ever seen one.

[Craig]

Very informative. Bible study. Lucado is one of the best.