Rolling Stone
The Called – Interactions between Christ and Simon Peter
June 2, 2013
What truths can we learn and apply to our lives by observing the calling and interactions that Christ had with Peter?
Peter’s background:
Born in Galilee, son of a fisherman named Jona. He was a fisherman as well.
Fishermen at that time were curt, unkempt, vile, untidily dressed, and often used vulgar language. They were full of vigor and had boisterous tempers.
He was married (Read Mark 1:29-31)
He was one of the inner circle of disciples (Peter, James, and John)
The First Call – Luke 5:1-11
What do you notice about Peter’s response upon realizing that Jesus was unique and powerful, perhaps even the Son of God?
What was the command that Jesus gave, or his calling (you may have to look at Matthew 4:18-19)?
What did Peter and the other disciples have to do in order to follow Jesus?
The Faith Test – Peter Walks on Water – Matthew 14:22-33
What does this passage reveal to us about our faith?
Read Hebrews 12:2
Peter’s Confession – Matthew 16:13-20
Look at Romans 10:9-10. What is significant about this confession?
The Transfiguration – Matthew 17:1-8
Moses represented the ______.
Elijah represented the ____________.
Jesus represented the ______ _______________.
What is wrong with Peter’s response in this passage?
Peter’s Failures – Luke 9:46-48; John 13:6-11; Luke 22:45; Luke 22:31-34, 54-62
What do these passages teach us about the road to sanctification (being perfected in Christ)?
Peter Sees the Risen Lord – John 21:1-8
Compare Peter’s response in this passage to the response he had upon their first encounter.
The Final Interaction before Christ ascends – John 21:15-19
What a powerful passage. What about this passage speaks to you?
Discussion:
Peter can be a great encouragement to us, who are born again believers. What about the life of Peter and His interactions with Christ serve as an encouragement to you?
How can this encourage us in our marriages, and the way we approach our spouse?
Charlie Hall wrote a song that I think is awesome because of how honest it is. It could be offensive to some people, but I want to play it this morning to help us understand the heart of God toward His children. It’s called “Hookers and Robbers.”
Crack kids, track kids, hookers, and robbers
the naked and hungry, mothers and fathers
abuses excuses and guns in your hands
and i'll even welcome the arrogant man
I welcome you all to the biggest of feasts
a night of no shame to pause and to breathe
this is a night of loves renovatio
n a feast I am sure that can change a whole nation
me I am not such an excellent host
I'm one who forgives but needs it the most
I found the liar the killer of hearts
and I ran away with a new way to start
a journey to rule where a bright man appeared
he looked into me and my eyes filled with tears
my breath fast and short my heart burning deep
he gave me new eyes and a new way to see
So come as you are, as you are, as you are
come as you are, as you are, as you are
I still defiled his great love ways
I felt such a famine when I ran away
I missed the presence the voice like a song
I was nasty and dirty I knew I was wrong
but He ran to me like a dream like a Father
this love is not earthly this love must be other
He carried me home and threw me a party
a party so loud like the greatest love story
oh my dear friends applaud now please
I have invited you here to announce you are free
He takes your chains busting you out of prison
just open your heart let your heart come and listen
who could accept all your pounding and screaming
your raging and freaking cussing and beating
all while He holds you and always forgiving
this is the story of love and of living
so wipe off your tears and laugh just a little
come break this bread celebrate the forgiver
raise up your glass a time to remember
come break this bread celebrate the forgiver
Chorus
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