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Peter Bible Study Guide

Roman / Nativity · 1 AD – 64 AD (63 years)

Galilean fisherman called by Jesus; spokesman of the Twelve; preached the first Christian sermon at Pentecost.

Teaching prompt

How does Peter's restoration in redeem his denial in ?

Reflection

Where do you need to hear Jesus ask, 'Do you love me?'

Points to Jesus

Peter's whole story is a portrait of grace. The denying coward becomes the Pentecost preacher because Jesus — risen — sought him out (). His sermons in and 10 hand the gospel to Jews and Gentiles alike, both built on the resurrection of Jesus.

Discussion questions

  1. What does Peter confess, and how does Jesus respond?
  2. How does Jesus pray for Peter, and what happens?
  3. What does Peter preach on the day of Pentecost?

Scripture

Scripture quotations are from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), which is in the public domain.