Peter the Apostle is introduced in order to obtain a great appreciation for the human pen used of God to record these words without error. Of all the Apostles, Peter's range of features and failures are put on display for our encouragement.

(Video - 51 mins, plus Study - 3 pages; Sept 2018)
Peter encourages the multi-ethnic saints living north of Judah and Samaria with blessings actively delivered through the triune Godhead. We take time to unpack his theologically rich prologue.

(Video -- 64 mins; plus Study - 3 pages; Sept 2018)
Christianity holds out a great hope, but what makes it differ from other hopes and dreams of mankind? Well, it's a hope that's alive, and is anchored by four strong security factors, and backed with a guarantee of the resurrection.

(Video -- 55 mins; plus Study - 3 pgs; Oct 2018)
Believers need to be shored up strongly in our present hope of God's assured promises, if we will endure through harsh trials unto our glorious end.

(Video - 70 mins; plus Study - 4 pgs; Oct 2018)
Some think of a prophet as one who knows the future, and tells us about it. In the Old Testament, though, the Prophets didn't know the significance of God's message - but they knew it was for our times.

(Video - 67 mins; plus Study - 4 pgs; Oct 2018)
This exhortation to holiness comes after 5 rapid-fire reminders of gospel truths. Why doesn't Peter jump right to "stop sinning and be a good person?" Because Biblical holiness can only succeed when it starts with the mind.

(Video -- 63 mins; plus Study - 4 pgs; Oct 2018)
Be ye holy for I am holy. That's a tall order. Is absolute perfection required? Is there very clear direction given somewhere else? How does Jesus' life and walk apply to my life?

(Video -- 62 mins; plus Study - 3 pgs; Nov 2018)
What does it mean to fear the Lord? Is it the cringing dread of a guilty criminal? Or something else? A clear explanation will help balance this with coming boldly to the Lord, crying "Abba, Father".

(Video -- 63 mins; plus Study - 4 pgs; Nov 2018)
The cost of ransom (or bail) is usually paid with a lot of money, silver or gold. We, too, were ransomed, but what does that mean? Peter asserts that it does matter how much was paid, and who paid it.

(Video -- 56 mins; plus Study - 3 pgs; Nov 2018)
There is a lot in common between insurance policies, and Jesus. Only He's obviously a whole lot better. We explore the concept of the Surety.

(Video -- 59 mins; plus Study - 3 pgs; Nov 2018)
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