1. From Simon the Fisherman to Peter the Fisher of Men a) Jesus takes the raw material Inquisitive, Involved, Initiator b) Jesus uses daily experiences “Character, like embroidery, is made stitch by stitch.” 2. From Simon the Disciple to Peter the Disciple-Maker a) Submission b) Restraint c) Humility d) Loving Service e) Courage
1) WATER! (Ex 17:1-7) Panic, fear, unbelief, rebellion Water from the rock (The Lord provides) Massah = testing, Meribah = contention 2) WARFARE! (Ex 17:8-13) The enemy – godless, ruthless, devious, heartless Amalekites Joshua son of Nun, Moses, Aaron & Hur The battle in the heavens and in the valley 3) WORSHIP! (Ex 17:14-16) The…
1. He is SYMPATHETIC (v6) 2. He is our STRENGTH and SHIELD (v7-8) 3. He is our SAVIOUR (v8) 4. He is our SHEPHERD (v9) Our Response: Cry Out to Him (v1-2, 6) Trust in Him (v7) Rejoice in Him (v7) Give thanks to Him (v7)
1) ITS FACTS! God-breathed and unique 2) ITS FORCE! It is a light, a mirror, a meal, a treasure, a map & a weapon It makes us wise, stable, strong, happy & godly 3) ITS FOCUS! Jesus – the living word
1. Confessing Christ in our hearts (v13) Do you KNOW you have eternal life? 2. Confidence in our praying (v14-15) Do you KNOW that He hears you? 3. Comfort in our sinning (v16-18) Do you KNOW His protection 4. Conflict in our living (v19) Do you KNOW who you are up against?…
1) ITS MASTER! (Matt 16:18) “… on this rock I will build My church..” 2) ITS MEMBERS! (Acts 2:36-41) They were Confronted, Convicted, Converted, Committed 3) ITS MANDATE! (Matt 28:18-20, Acts 1:8) The whole gospel for the whole world