Peter Denies Christ
Peter went from denying Christ to becoming the leader of the 12 apostles, proving the words spoken by Jesus in Matthew 16:17: "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it."
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Jesus Taught His Disciples How to Pray to their Father in Heaven Using the Lords Prayer as a Model
When Jesus, the Word made flesh, came to dwell among men, His intimate connection with God became sought after by His disciples. They also desired to meet face to face with God the Creator. This desire motivated them to ask Jesus to teach them how to pray.
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The Transfiguration of Jesus with Peter, James and John
The transfiguration of Jesus in the presence of Peter, James and John is a unique and intriguing event, recorded in three of the four Gospels. It followed Jesus' first announcement to the disciples that he would go to Jerusalem, be killed, but rise from the dead on the third day.
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David Prayed for Himself and Spoke Prophetically of Jesus Christ
Jesus trusted so completely that God would raise Him from the dead. And He also fully knew that the salvation of all of mankind was hinged on the completion of His mission, including this one final miracle: His resurrection.
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Powerful Prayer Requires an Attitude of Dependence on God
The Almighty God, Who has foreknowledge and already knows every scenario, every thought, and every need, requires His people to pray to Him. He is poised to perform mighty and miraculous things. Unified Christian prayer is powerful far beyond human comprehension. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity provides opportunities for miracles within the Body of Christ.
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Jesus Ascends and Gives the Great Commission
The Great Commission. They are the words of Jesus spoken just prior to his ascension following the 40 days he lived on earth as the resurrected Christ. It is called The Great Commission because it is a command that disciples go into the world and spread the Gospel. In fact, Matthew 18:16-20 is often used when teaching or preaching on the subject of service, missions and evangelism.
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The Last Supper: Jesus Washes the Disciple's Feet During Maundy Thursday
At the Last Supper, Jesus demonstrated his greatest act of servant leadership. He and his 12 disciples had just finished eating when Jesus, with only a towel wrapped around his waist, knelt down at the feet of each of them and washed their feet, drying them with the towel. This overwhelming expression of pure love made a lasting impression on the disciples, and laid a foundation for true servant leadership; one that has become the model for Christians today.
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Israel Rejects the Messiah
The fig tree had foliage and looked good from a distance, but would never bear fruit. Israel had lots of outward religion, but lacked the genuine inner faith. The fig tree represented Israel, fruitless and cursed for rejecting their Messiah.
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Choosing to Spend Time in the Presence of God in Worship
Jesus said, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her. (Luke 10:41-42 NKJV) In a recent survey, men and women of diverse church backgrounds, professions and ages were asked to share insight into the 'good part' of their busy days. See excerpts of that survey in Worship at Home Part 1,2 and 3.
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The Lords Prayer Connects Man with God and Offers Up the Sacrifice of Praise
Prayer was going to be a vital part of the success of the future Apostles. For this reason, Jesus took great care to not only teach them the message of the gospel, but to teach them how to have a personal and intimate relationship with the Father.
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