The Republican., 1935-03-28
Lesson for March 81
REVIEW
Lessons From the Life and Letters of
Peter.

Peter.
LESSON TEXT Peter 5:6-11; II
Peter 3:14-1S.
GOLDEN TEXT-But grow in grace,
and in the knowledge of our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory
both now and for ever. II Peter 3:1S.
PRIMARY TOPIC-When Peter Was
Old.
JUNIOR TOPIC-Learning With Peter.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC-How Peter Became Great Leader.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
What Peter Did to Spread Christian
iity.
The method of review is always de-
tcrmined by the grade and capacity of
the class and the genius of the teacher.
The suggestions made largely apply to
the senior and adult classes. A good
method of review will be to cast up to
view the following great experiences
in Peters life:
l. Peters First Meeting With Christ
John :40-42).
This involves his conversion and
call. AS a result of the Baptist's testi
,mony two Of Johns disciples left him
and followed Jesus. Andrew, one Of
these, when he knew Christ because of
having abode with him, brought his
brother Peter to Jesus. Andrew de-
sired that Peter should have a knowl-
edge of Jesus, not merely through his
testimony, but through personal expe-
rience. Andrew did a great piece Of
work, for Peter became one of the pill
lars of the church. Later Peter was
called with Andrew to become fishers
of men mark 1919. The first call
of Jesus was for salvation. Because
he needed the call to salvation, he now
is called to definite service.
IL. Peters Great Confession (N1att.
16 6:13-2S).
The disciples had been with the Lord
for several years. They had heard his
wonderful words and witnessed his
mighty works. And since Jesus was
soon to 60 to the cross, it was neces-
sary for the disciples to have a true
conception of him. In order to help
them into the right conception, Christ
provoked this confession from Peter as
the spokesman for the group of dis
,ciples. Peter confessed Chrst's mes
siahship and deityship. The burning
question then, as we'll as for the pres
ent hour. is, "What think We of Christi"
III. Peters Denial Mark ID :27-72).
better statement would be "Peter's
Downfall" Peters confession showed
him to occupy high position. From
emphasizing a lie by means of foul
Oaths is long way. The steps are
clear and should constitute a solemn
warning to all today:
l. Over-weening self-confidence wv.
1882.
2. Sleeping at the post of duty wv.
32-37).
8. Neglect of prayer ". 3S).
4. Service in the energy of the flesh
". 40.
5. Following Jesus afar off ". 54).
6. Seeking comfort among the Lords
enemies ". 67).
Z. Open denial wv. 6S-72).
Peters trouble really began when he
shrank from the way Of the cross.
e ~. Peters Restoration John 20 ITO;
q :11-19).
AS there were seven steps in Peters
downfall, so there were seven steps in
his restoration.
l. Christ's prayer for Peter (Luke
22:31. 32).
2. The look of Jesus duke 22:61,
e2).
3. Christ's message through the
, women mark 16:O.
4. personal interview with the ris-
en- Lord Uuke "a :34.
s. Peters open confession of love
(John 81 MID.
g. His work given back (John 81 II,
1S).
T. Willingness to suffer for Christ
(John q rs, 19).
v. Peter at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-42).
Peter, with the rest of the disciples,
came into a new experience at Pente-
cost. They came to know the outpour-
ing of the Holy Spirit as the fulfillment
of Joels prophecy (Joel 2:2S-32).
vi. The Conversion of Cornelius
(Acts 10:1-4S).
While Peter had the definite expe-
rience of Pentecost, he had not yet
come to know the real meaning of the
church. He was ignorant of that which
God revealed through Paul (Eph.
3:1-5). He knew that a tremendous
change had come. He saw the old or
der passing. 1t required the visitation
of God to him by means of the sheet
let down from heaven to show that the
middle wall of partition had now been
broken down and that Gentiles who ac-
cepted the finished work Of Jesus
Christ were accepted on high the same
as the Jew.
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