Category: Lessons

Justified by Faith Alone

• Lesson 4 for the week of July 15 to June 22

Leading Question: “On what basis can a God who is holy and just accept and forgive faulty humans?” Key Passages: Galatians 2:15-21 – Jesus’ faithfulness is the means by which humans are made right with God....

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The Unity of the Gospel

• Lesson 3 for the week of July 8 to July 15

Leading Question: “Is the debate over circumcision in the early church relevant for Christians today?” Key Passages: Galatians 2:1-14 – Paul and the apostles agreed that circumcision was not necessary for Gentiles. Galatians 5:2-6 – Circumcision is...

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Paul’s Authority and Gospel

• Lesson 2 for the week of July 1 to July 8

Leading Question: “How do we relate to Scripture? And what authority does it have in our lives?” Key Passages: Galatians 1:1-24 – Paul defends his apostolic authority and the divine origin of his gospel. 2 Peter...

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Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles

• Lesson 1 for the week of June 24 to July 1

Leading Question: “Who was Saul of Tarsus? And why did God choose him as His apostle to the Gentiles?” Key Passages: Acts 6:8-7:60 – Arrest and Stoning of Stephen Acts 8:1-3 – Saul’s Persecution of the Church...

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Major Themes in 1 and 2 Peter

• Lesson 13 for the week of June 17 to June 24

Opening Question If Peter were alive today, what message might he have for us? Introduction After working through 1st and 2nd Peter, this lesson reviews the major themes of the letters. The author of the...

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The Day of the Lord

• Lesson 12 for the week of June 10 to June 17

Opening Question What leads people to be skeptical of the return of Jesus to this earth? Introduction Peter now takes on skepticism about the 2nd Coming. His conviction is rooted in God’s activities of the...

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False Teachers

• Lesson 11 for the week of June 3 to June 10

Opening Question How should a church address teachers who present false ideas? Introduction In previous verse, Peter spoke of prophets who pointed to Jesus. But there are false prophets as well. The early church was...

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Prophecy and Scripture

• Lesson 10 for the week of May 27 to June 3

Opening Question What evidence would convince you that the Bible was inspired by God? Introduction For Peter, two strong pieces of evidence convicted him of God’s intersection with humanity: first was the Hebrew Prophetic Scriptures,...

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Be Who You Are

• Lesson 9 for the week of May 20 to May 27

Opening Question What qualities would you most want to be known for after you die? Introduction The second epistle bearing Peter’s name is written in a different style of Greek, with differing vocabulary and some...

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Jesus in the Writings of Peter

• Lesson 8 for the week of May 13 to May 20

Opening Question Is suffering a part of all human experience? Introduction Most of the lesson thus far has focused on the progression of Peter’s first letter. This lesson is more topical, reviewing the death, resurrection,...

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Servant Leadership

• Lesson 7 for the week of May 6 to May 13

Opening Question What is the best way to stand against the power of evil in your life? Introduction Peter closes this epistle with advice to elders, young men, and all those in the congregation, and...

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Suffering for Christ

• Lesson 6 for the week of April 29 to May 6

Opening Question How would your life be different if you could face difficult times with rejoicing? Introduction Peter’s discussion on suffering now takes center stage. His hearers are experiencing a very real trial—“fiery”—and they aren’t...

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Living for God

• Lesson 5 for the week of April 22 to April 29

Opening Question Why is it so difficult to respond with kindness to someone who speaks evil of you? Introduction The advice given in the previous lesson about suffering has broad consequences. Peter now moves to...

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Social Relationships

• Lesson 4 for the week of April 15 to April 22

Opening Question What comes to mind when you hear the word “submission”? Introduction In the last lesson, Peter told his hearers to keep their behavior excellent among their Greco-Roman neighbors. He now spells out how...

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