Here are my comments on our first lesson in this study of 1 Peter. Do compare your answers with mine. There is so much I wish we could discuss. Be sure to send me your questions and comments!
Keep growing in your faith and sincere love! Gerry

1 Peter 1 Comments (pdf)

Welcome to the first letter of Peter!  This is perhaps the most relevant book we could study at this time–not only due to COVID-19 but also as we find the Christian message less and less acceptable in our society. The Christians of Peter’s day were not being actively martyred as they would be a few years later.  However, they were certainly looked down upon and harassed. How should they (and we) react in such circumstances? Peter tells them and us in this letter. His argument is beautiful though a bit difficult at times to follow. It is well worth our study. If you have questions or comments don’t hesitate to send them to me–I would be very pleased if you did. There is so much in this book which I would love to share together as a class–but alas impossible at this time.

Love and blessings to all! Gerry

1 Peter 1 (pdf)

Hi All, Some of you have responded that you enjoyed the quiz on the Apostle Peter. You probably do not need this lesson with my answers but here you are.  Next Tuesday I will send questions for chapter one of I Peter.  This is not an easy book to grasp in one quick reading–as those of you know who have shared with our church services these past two Sundays when Jeremiah preached from I Peter.  However, despite the challenge, this letter addressed to many churches–and to us–is well worth studying. Looking forward to doing it “together”.
Blessings and love,Gerry

1 Peter Answers to Quiz (pdf)

Welcome to the first letter of Peter!  This is perhaps the most relevant book we could study at this time–not only due to COVID 19 but also as we find the Christian message less and less acceptable in our society. The Christians of Peter’s day were not being actively martyred as they would be a few years later.  However, they were certainly looked down upon and harassed.  How should they (and we) react in such circumstances?  Peter tells them and us in this letter.  His argument is beautiful though a bit difficult at times to follow.  It is well worth our study. And, if you have questions or comments don’t hesitate to send them to me or to the whole class–I would be very pleased if you did.  There is so much in this book which I would love to share together as a class–but alas impossible at this time.

Love and blessings to all! Gerry

1 Peter (pdf)

Attached is a quiz on Peter the apostle–author of the next couple of books we will be studying.  How much do you know about Peter?  More than you probably realize!  Have fun with this–and I will be sending my answers next week.

Peter the Apostle Quiz (pdf)

Hi all,In one sense we are finishing Jonah–but in another sense, “Jonah” is never finished for we are left with a question–one which each of us must answer:  “Should (God) be concerned about that great city” of Nineveh?
I hope you have enjoyed delving into the book of Jonah.  Next Tuesday we will begin our study of the letters of Peter–beginning, first, with a quiz, concerning the man, Peter, himself and then dive into his letters after that.
Blessings and love,Gerry

Jonah 4 comments (pdf)

In one sense we are finishing Jonah–but in another sense, “Jonah” is never finished for we are left with a question–one which each of us must answer:  “Should (God) be concerned about that great city” of Nineveh?
I hope you have enjoyed delving into the book of Jonah.  Next Tuesday I will send my comments to Jonah 4 and get ready for our study of the letters of Peter.

Jonah 4 (pdf)

When you have failed to do something you should have done or did not do a thing you know you should have, haven’t you wished you had a 2nd chance?  I sure have!  But then, I wonder, would I really do a better job?  Jonah was given a second opportunity to obey God and go to Nineveh to proclaim God’s message.  Let’s see how well he did this next time!

Jonah 3 (pdf)