Publisher's Synopsis
Introducing new Christians to a regular pattern for Bible reading, reflection and prayer, this book contains 28 Bible readings and comment on the life of the apostle Peter. It is based around the theme of being a disciple then and now and provides a gentle introduction to some of the insights and challenges of biblical scholarship.;Included are four weeks of readings (28 in total) under the following headings:;- Vocation (includes Peter meeting Jesus, Transfiguration, what vocation means for all Christians);- Character (includes topics such as generosity, faithfulness, service);- Passion (includes Jesus washing Peter's feet, Gethsemane, crucifixion);- Ministry (includes resurrection, Peter's witness, what it means to be "living stones");The book is aimed at churches and church leaders planning mission/Alpha follow-up courses, people wanting to develop a habit of regular Bible reading, and Christians buying it as a gift for seeker/newly committed friends.
