We Must Be Born Again
For Pete’s Sake
August 20, 2023
Key Scriptures
Interesting Facts About Peter In Scripture
- Peter’s name is mentioned in the Gospels more than anyone other than Jesus.
- No one speaks in the Gospels as often as Peter.
- Jesus spoke more to Peter than to any other individual.
- Jesus rebuked Peter more than any other disciple.
- Peter was the only disciple who dared to rebuke Jesus.
- Peter confessed Jesus more boldly and accurately than any other disciple.
- Peter denied Jesus more forcefully and publicly than any other disciple.
- Jesus praised Peter more than any other disciple.
- Jesus addressed Peter alone as Satan among the disciples.
Key Points
- Peter’s first encounter with Jesus was just following Jesus’s Baptism. He was introduced to Him by his brother Andrew.
- Jesus immediately changed his name.
- God desires to transform us into Christlikeness.
- Peter’s letter to the area of Turkey was approximately 30 years after his encounter with Jesus.
- Peter points out twice that we have been born again.
- This salvation includes each person of the Godhead and includes obedience and sanctification.
- Therefore, we must realize the cost and live holy as He is holy.
- Our salvation has a profound effect in the heavenlies as grace is dispensed onto the Church.
- We have been redeemed by blood and ransomed away from ignorant futile living.
Discussion Questions
- When you think of Peter, what story comes to mind and why?
- How do you relate to Peter?
- When you read, “be holy as I am holy,” what is triggered in your heart/mind?
- How can we grow into holiness?