New Horizon Church: "All-In: The Story of Peter the Apostle"
PETER WAS A CHARACTER—eager, bold and brash, often stubbing his toe or putting his foot in his mouth. But kudos to him for being all-in for Jesus. By God’s grace, may the same be true of us.
Praying for Revival
New Horizon, 2022
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus and Holy Spirit. We seek and call upon You for revival. We ask You to bring about a supernatural work in our church, community and region. We pray You’ll make people hungry for God once again, beginning with us. And all for the sake of Your Kingdom.
Draw us, beckon us and speak to us.
Call us by name and convince us of Your love.
Bring down spiritual powers that distract, tempt, numb, confuse and deceive.
Open our hearts and minds to Your Truth, Word and Way.
Convict us of our sin and our need for our Savior.
Eclipse every other longing, desire and pursuit.
Bring back the wanderer, wayward and rebellious.
Reach those who’ve never heard.
Enlighten those who don’t understand.
Save the lost. Heal the broken. Rescue those far away.
Please use our church and our lives as catalysts for renewal, restoration and revival. We’ve heard of Your great works; please do them again in our day. And all for the glory, honor and praise of Jesus Christ, our crucified, Resurrected and returning Lord and King. Amen and amen.
Today's Message: "All-In: The Story of Peter the Apostle"
Peter was a character—eager, bold and brash, often stubbing his toe or putting his foot in his mouth. But kudos to him for being all-in for Jesus. By God’s grace, may the same be true of us.
Today's Scripture passage: Matthew 16:13-18
Matthew 16:13-18 NIV
MESSAGE NOTES:
1. What do we learn about Peter’s sensitivities towards God? (Matthew 11:15)
2. What do we learn about Peter’s temperament? (2 Corinthians 5:7)
3. What do we learn about Peter’s liabilities? (Philippians 3:13)
4. What do we learn about God’s work in Peter’s life? (Romans 8:29)
5. What are some things we take away from Peter’s story? (Romans 5:3-4)
6. What do we learn about Peter as He nears the end of his life? (1st & 2nd Peter 1:1-2)
REFLECTING & RESPONDING
In what ways has your God-walk been similar to Peter’s? In what ways is your God-walk different?
In what way does God use you in your strengths? In what ways does God use you in your weaknesses?
What traits in Peter do you admire? In what ways might you begin to develop those traits? What would God have you do today to grow your God-walk?