Read Matthew 17:1-13 (also recorded in Mark 9 and Luke 9) Again, try to put yourself in Peter’s shoes as he experiences this story. Describe Peter and his responses. I personally love that Mark’s account of this story tells us that Peter just didn’t know what to say – but that doesn’t mean he kept quiet :-). What new elements …

Read Matthew 26:17-35 (also told in Mark 14 and Luke 22) What are the things that Jesus communicates to Peter (and others) in this scene? Who does Jesus reveal Himself to be? What do we uncover about His character? How do you respond when someone tells you something about yourself that you don’t want to hear? What if that person …

Read Matthew 16:13-28  Peter experiences quite the emotional swing in these two stories told back to back. Though it does not seem like they immediately follow each other in one day, it is interesting to think about why the gospel writer Matthew paired them together. Describe new parts of Peter’s character/person that you notice as you read this passage: Imagine …

Read Matthew 14:22-36 Oh man, to be Peter in this scene! Imagine yourself there in the boat. What is revealed about Peter in this passage? As Peter obeys Jesus, what does he discover about Jesus? What do you think makes the “aha moment” for the others in the boat when they start to worship Jesus? Think of a time when …

This week we are going to learn about the story of Peter and how his life is changed as his life intersects with the life and story of Jesus. Jesus calls him to see that he is living inside a much larger story and to be an active follower and participant in the story God is writing.  I believe that …

Read Luke 19:1-10 Based on this passage, what do we learn about Zacchaeus? Who is he? What’s he like? What do you think Zacchaeus learns about Jesus from his encounter? Zacchaeus is so obviously moved by his interaction with Jesus, that he boldly declares his sin and his work to make things right. I know this is speculation – but …

Look back through the days this week.  Write out the things that you uncovered about Jesus: Is there something that you were grateful for as you read this week? Does anything stand out to you as “actionable”? Something the Holy Spirit would prompt you to imitate or change in your own life? The things that we pay attention to eventually …