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Changed. How Peter changed to become a leader for God’s kingdom. Louis Zamperini. Peter. A radical story of change! -He nearly drowns… -Offers to build shelters… -Never would leave Jesus…. Best of intentions. So what Happened to Peter?. -Preaching so that thousands are converted.
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Changed How Peter changed to become a leader for God’s kingdom
Peter • A radical story of change! • -He nearly drowns… • -Offers to build shelters… • -Never would leave Jesus…
So what Happened to Peter? • -Preaching so that thousands are converted. • -Healing people. • -Rescued from prison by an angel. • -People seek his shadow.
What happened to peter • Acts 3:12 - 12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?
What happened to peter • Acts 3:16 - 16 By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see.
So, what happened to Peter? • Acts 4 – “9 If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, 10 then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.
So, what happened to Peter? • Acts 4 - 11He is • “‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone. • 12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”
So, what happened to Peter? • Acts 4 - 13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.
The Change • -I want to walk to you on the water… • -I want to build a shelter for you and Moses and Elijah… • - I won’t deny you even if every one else does…
The Change • “It is by the name of Jesus Christ… that this man stands before you healed.” • “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”
Change, time, Trial • The expectation of instant success
Change, time, Trial • Hebrews 5 - 7 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission…
Change, time, Trial • Hebrews 5 - 8 Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered 9 and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him 10 and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek.
When that Change happened • John 21:15-17 - 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” • “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” • Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”
When that change happened • John 21:15-17 - 6 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?” • He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” • Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”
When the change happened • John 21:15-18 - 6 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me?” • He answered, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” • Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”