Growing up, my Dad would often ask questions to make us think. On Sunday's for example he would ask us "if you could meet any Prophet who would it be and why? Despite growing older my Dad would often ask this same questions, only my responses would be more negative. For example I did not want to be like the Prophet Peter. He lived with Christ and walked on water but then lost the his faith. The story of Peter walking on water has taken on a whole new meaning this last year for me. I have learned that I am Peter (or hope to be) and even thought I stumble or sink Christ is there to pick me up and lead me to safety.
With my experience with Peter in mind I have chosen to take a New Testament class where I can better understand Peter and the work he did with our Savior. The following are some notes I took.
Chapter 1- Jesus' ministry after His resurrection, The Twelve
mission and Matthias' conformation.
Chapter 2- Peter teaches of the resurrection and converts
people.
Chapter 3- Peter and John heal and teach of repentance.
Peter talks of the second coming and confirms that Jesus is prophet that Moses
spoke of.
Chapter 4-Peter and John are arrested, Peter Testifies of
salvation. The saints gain a testimony of Christ and how he knows them
personally.
Chapter 5-Peter and John are saved by an angel, Ananias and
Sapphira are liars and die, and Apostles continue to teach.
Chapter 6-Apostles get 7 assistants.
Chapter 7- Stephen sees Christ and bears his testimony of
the history of Israel, Moses, and the apostasy in Israel. He seals his
testimony with his blood.
Chapter 8-Saul persecutes the church, missionary report in
Samaria, Philip works miracles and converts people to the gospel. Peter and
John give the of the Holy Ghost witch cannot be bought.
Chapter 10- Angel ministers to Cornelius, Peter is commanded
to take the gospel to the Gentiles, Holy Ghost falls upon Gentiles.
Chapter 11- God grants repentances to the Gentiles, The
Church is guided by revelation.
Chapter 12- Martyrdom of James is described, Angle frees
Peter from prison. Herod dies by disease.
Bible Dictionary:
It’s an unofficial record of the history
of the Church mainly with Peter leading the church. It’s split into 3 parts.
1-
Jerusalem
2-
Judea and Samaria (3stages)
3-
Moving the Church worldwide. (3 parts)
The Role Peter plays in Acts 1-12
Chapter 2: Peter testifies of the resurrection, teaches
about salvation, speaks of the Holy Ghost and baptizes many. (Pentecost.)
Chapter 3: Peter heals the lame man, teaches repentance and
confirms that Christ is the prophet Mose spoke of.
Chapter 4: Peter is arrested and brought before council, He
testifies of salvation and the Sadducees strive to silence him.
Chapter 5: Peter is arrested and saved by an angel.
Chapter 8: Peter is in Samaria and gives the gift of the
Holy Ghost and it’s not for sale.
Chapter 9: Peter heals Aeneas and raises Dorcas from death
Chapter 10: Peter has a vision to spread the gospel.
Chapter 12 Peter is freed from Prison by an angel.
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