Peter

by Binz, Stephen J.

• ISBN13: 9781587432798
• ISBN10: 158743279X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-01
• Publisher: Brazos Pr

Summary

Ancient-Future Bible Study incorporates contemporary study of the Bible with an experience of the church's most ancient way of reading Scripture, lectio divina. Designed for use by individuals or groups, these guides offer a transforming experience of the Word of God. An introduction to lectio divina and leader's notes are included. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Stephen J. Binz (SSL, Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome) is the highly regarded author of over two dozen books and a popular speaker. He is the former director of Little Rock Scripture Study, used in parishes throughout the world, and founder and author of Threshold Bible Study. He is also the former editor-in-chief of God's Word Today magazine and is a licensed psychotherapist. Binz lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Welcome to Ancient-Future Bible Study	p. ix
The Movements of Lectio Divina
The Essence of Lectio Divina
Your Personal Practice of Ancient-Future Bible Study
Bringing Ancient-Future Bible Study to Churches
Introduction to Peter: Fisherman and Shepherd of the Church	p. 1
Peter's Call to Discipleship (Matthew 4:18-22)	p. 9
The Mission of the Twelve (Matthew 10:1-10)	p. 14
Jesus Heals in the House of Peter (Matthew 7:24-27; Matthew 8:14-17)	p. 19
Faith and Doubt on Troubled Waters (Matthew 14:22-33)	p. 24
The Rock Foundation of Christ's Church (Matthew 16:13-20)	p. 29
The Rock Becomes a Stumbling Block (Matthew 16:21-28)	p. 34
Peter Experiences Jesus Transfigured (Matthew 17:1-9)	p. 39
Peter Questions the Limits of Forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35)	p. 44
The Challenges and Rewards of Discipleship (Matthew 19:23-30)	p. 49
Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial (Matthew 26:31-35)	p. 54
Jesus Urges Peter to Watch and Pray (Matthew 26:36-46)	p. 59
Peter Denies Knowing Jesus before the Cock Crows (Matthew 26:57-58, 69-75)	p. 64
Peter Refuses to Leave Jesus (John 6:52-69)	p. 69
Jesus Washes the Feet of Peter (John 13:3-15)	p. 74
Peter Responds to the Arrest of Jesus (John 18:10-27)	p. 79
Discovery of the Empty Tomb of Jesus (John 20:1-10)	p. 84
Jesus Appears to Peter at the Sea (John 21:1-14)	p. 89
Jesus Calls Peter to Shepherd His Flock (John 21:15-19)	p. 94
Peter Addresses the Crowd at Pentecost (Acts 2:12-17, 21-24, 32-41)	p. 99
Peter Raises the Lame Man to Walk (Acts 3:1-16)	p. 104
Peter Demonstrates the Gospel's Freedom (Acts 5:12-32)	p. 109
Peter Gives New Life in the Name of Jesus (Acts 9:32-42)	p. 114
The Visions of Cornelius and Peter (Acts 10:1-16)	p. 119
Peter Visits the House of Cornelius (Acts 10:17-33)	p. 124
Peter Proclaims the Gospel to the Gentiles (Acts 10:34-48)	p. 129
Peter is Set Free from Prison (Acts 12:1-19)	p. 134
The Apostolic Council at Jerusalem (Acts 15:1-12)	p. 139
Peter Encounters Paul in Jerusalem and Antioch (Galatians 2:7-16)	p. 144
The Church is a Living Temple (1 Peter 2:4-10)	p. 149
Shepherding the Flock of God (1 Peter 5:1-11)	p. 154
Ancient-Future Bible Study for Small Groups	p. 159
Suggestions for Participating in the Group	p. 161
Group Study in Six Sessions	p. 162
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