CURRENT TEACHING SERIES
Follow Me: Made by Jesus
The Life, Ministry, and Letters of Peter
Follow Peter from his first encounter with Jesus through his calling, failure, restoration, Spirit-empowered witness, and pastoral letters. This page will collect each lesson and its notes so you can study with us in class or catch up when you miss.
MESSAGE 4 • MATTHEW 14:22–33
When Faith Wavers
Big Idea: Jesus reveals Himself as the sovereign Son of God who calls us to trust His word, holds us when our faith wavers, and leads us into deeper worship.
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Use the participant handout during class. Review the completed notes afterward, or open the teaching slides for a visual summary of the lesson.
What We Covered
- Jesus sometimes leads His disciples into circumstances that test their faith.
- Jesus reveals His divine identity in the very thing His disciples fear.
- Faith acts upon Christ’s word even before circumstances change.
- Faith wavers when circumstances become more compelling than Christ’s word.
- Jesus uses wavering faith to lead His disciples into deeper worship.
MESSAGE 3 • MARK 3:13–19
Discipleship: With Him Before Sent by Him
Big Idea: Jesus calls imperfect people to be with Him, forms them through relationship with Him, and sends them into His mission under His authority.
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Use the participant handout during class. Review the completed notes afterward, or open the teaching slides for a visual summary of the lesson.
What We Covered
- Jesus chooses before His disciples achieve.
- Jesus calls His disciples to presence before performance.
- Jesus sends His disciples under His authority.
- Jesus names people according to His transforming purpose.
- Being near Jesus is not the same as trusting Jesus.
MESSAGE 2 • LUKE 5:1–11
At Your Word
Primary Text: Luke 5:1–11
Parallel Texts: Matthew 4:18–22 and Mark 1:16–20
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Use the participant handout during class. If you missed the lesson—or want to review what we covered—download the completed notes.
Study Note
The Fishing Boat of Luke 5
Explore what archaeology reveals about Galilean fishing boats, the Gospel scenes that take place on the water, and why the boat matters to Simon Peter’s calling.
Study Note
The Fishing Nets of Luke 5
Compare the cast net, dragnet, and likely trammel-net operation—and see the size, construction, and labor behind Simon’s costly obedience.
MESSAGE 1 • JOHN 1:35–42
You Are Simon. You Shall Be Called Peter.
Big Idea: Jesus knows the man He calls, and He makes the man He intends to use.
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Use the participant handout during class. If you missed the lesson—or want to review what we covered—download the completed notes.
What We Covered
- John the Baptist directs his disciples to Jesus.
- Jesus invites those who seek Him to come and know Him.
- Andrew brings Simon to Jesus.
- Jesus knows Simon completely and declares what grace will make of him.
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