By Andrew Williams “Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared and began talking with Jesus. Peter exclaimed, ‘Lord, it’s wonderful for us to be here! If you want, I’ll make three shelters as memorials—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’” – Matthew 17:3-4 (NLT) Good morning fellow disciples. In this stunning moment of the […]
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By Andrew Williams “Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone. As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.” – Matthew 17:1-2 (NLT) Good
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By Andrew Williams “At this point, many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, ‘Are you also going to leave?’ Simon Peter replied, ‘Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. We believe, and we know you are the Holy
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By Andrew Williams “You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.” Peter asked, ‘Lord, is that illustration just for us or for everyone?’” – Luke 12:40-41 (NLT) Good morning fellow disciples. Jesus had just finished teaching about the importance of being watchful and prepared for
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By Andrew Williams “Then Peter said to Jesus, ‘Explain to us the parable that says people aren’t defiled by what they eat.’ ‘Don’t you understand yet?’ Jesus asked.” – Matthew 15:15-16 (NLT) Good morning fellow disciples. In this passage, Peter demonstrates a key characteristic of a disciple: the willingness to ask questions. Jesus had just
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By Andrew Williams “But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. ‘Save me, Lord!’ he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. ‘You have so little faith,’ Jesus said. ‘Why did you doubt me?’ When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.” –
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By Andrew Williams “But Jesus spoke to them at once. ‘Don’t be afraid,’ he said. ‘Take courage. I am here!’ Then Peter called to him, ‘Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.’ ‘Yes, come,’ Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked
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By Andrew Williams “‘Who touched me?’ Jesus asked. Everyone denied it, and Peter said, ‘Master, this whole crowd is pressing up against you.’ But Jesus said, ‘Someone deliberately touched me, for I felt healing power go out from me.’” – Luke 8:45-46 (NLT) Good morning fellow disciples. In this passage, we find Peter once again
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By Andrew Williams “Then he asked them, ‘But who do you say I am?’ Peter replied, ‘You are the Messiah.’” – Mark 8:29 (NLT) Good morning fellow disciples. This powerful moment in Mark’s Gospel records a pivotal question Jesus asked His disciples: “Who do you say I am?” It’s a deeply personal question—one that goes
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By Andrew Williams “Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every disease and illness. Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter’s brother), James (son of Zebedee), John (James’s brother)…” – Matthew 10:1-2 (NLT) Good morning
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