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Peter

Peter 2Matthew 3:1-6 (Read)In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. 5People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan. 6Confessing their sins, they were baptised by him in the River Jordan.Question: Who was there? Crowds! But who?

Peter 3Matthew 3:13-17 (Read)13Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptised by John. 16As soon as Jesus was baptised, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17And a voice from heaven said, This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.Question: Who witnessed this?

Peter 4Acts 1:16-22 (Read)Judas committed suicide Peter said another needed to take his place of leadership (v 20)120 in the room but only two fulfilled the criteria.What were the criteria?21 Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, 22beginning from Johns baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.Question: So was Peter and the 11 there?Peter 540+ days after John baptised JesusJohn 1:19-28 (read)V 28: Bethany on the other side of the Jordan (from Jericho)KJV has Bethabara identified by some as Makht-Ababarah a place near Jericho, but texts have Bethania.However, this took place at the bottom of the Jordan, near Jericho

Peter 640+ days later: John 1:28-39 (Read)John 1:40-42: (Read)Andrew, Simon Peters brother, was one of the two heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, We have found the Messiah (that is, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas [Aramaic] (which, when translated, is Peter [Greek]).

Peter 7John 1:43-45 (Read)The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, Follow me.Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. Philip found Nathanael and told him, We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.

Peter 8John 2:1-2: On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. John 2:11: What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.1:29 the next day1:35 the next day2:1 on the third day

Peter 9Mark 1:16-18 (Read)As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. Come, follow me, Jesus said, and I will send you out to fish for people. At once they left their nets and followed him.Vs 19-20: (Read)James and John likewise ; without delay.See also Matthew 4:18-22(Read): at once & immediatelyPeter 10At Capernaum:Mark 1:29-31: As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. Simons mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her.So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.Similarly Matt 8:14-15 & Luke 4:38-39Note Mark 1:32-37 (Read)

Peter 11After healing Peters mother-in-law Luke 5:1-11 (Read)V8: Go away from me, Lord: I am sinful man.V10: From now on you will catch men.Question: How many times did He say to them, Follow me? As, for example, in John 1:38-39 (Read).Rabbi, where are you staying? Come and see. So they went and spent that day with him.Luke 5:27-28 (Read) Levi / Matthew: Got up, left everything and followed Jesus.Luke 6:12-16 (Read) The Twelve chosen from how many? See also Mark 3:13-19 read verses 13-14

Peter 12Matthew 10:1-10 (Read)V 2: Simon (who is called Peter)V5-6: Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.Vs 9-10: Do not get any gold or silver or copper to take with you in your belts no bag for the journey or extra shirt or sandals or a staff, for the worker is worth his keep.Questions: Why not go to the Gentiles? Why not the Samaritans?Peter 13Why not the Gentiles? Why not the Samaritans?Note also Luke 22:35-37 (Read) and note the changeChrist and the Samaritans.Not going to Gentiles and Samaritans was also going to change.Luke 9:1-6. What is missing? (Read)Also in Mark 6:6-13.

Peter 14Luke 8:40-55 (Read)V 45: Peter said, Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.V 51: Jesus did not let anyone go in with him except Peter, James and John, and the childs father and mother.Also in Mark 5:21-43

Peter 15Matthew 14:22-33 (Read)V 28: Lord, if it is you, Peter replied, tell me to come to you on the water.V 29: Then Peter got out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.V 30: But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried our, Lord, save me!V 33: Those in the boat worshipped him, saying, Truly you are the Son of God.Question: How do you read v 31? As a reprimand or with affection?Peter 16Matthew 15:1-20 (Read)V 15: Peter said, Explain the parable to us.Why did they not understand something so obvious?V2: The traditions of the eldersBeing uncleanActs 10:27-28 (read)Law (not nomos but themitos)Unclean the issue again

Peter 17Matthew 16:13-20 (Read)John the Baptist Elijah Jeremiah one of the prophets.John the Baptist: (note Matthew 14:1-2; Mark 6:14-16)Elijah: (Malachi 4:5-6)Jeremiah: Strange?Peter 18Two books in the Apocrypha refer to Jeremiah. 2 Maccabees 2:1-12 states that before the Babylonian Exile, Jeremiah took the tent, the Ark of the Covenant and the altar of incense out of the Temple and hid them in a cave in Mount Nebo. 2 Esdras 2:18 states, I will send you help, my servants Isaiah and Jeremiah, and some Jews believed that before the coming of the Messiah Jeremiah would return, recover the ark & the altar of incense & the glory of God would once more come upon the people again.Jeremiah is also mentioned in 2 Maccabees 15:12-16.

Peter 19Question: Unusual to have non-Scriptural books referred to?Jude refers to The assumption of Moses ( vs 9-10) and The Book of Enoch (vs 14-16) Paul quotes Gentile writers in Acts 17:28 and Titus 1:12 (both from the philosopher Epimenides)Note Matthew 2:21-23: the prophets which ones?One of the prophets: Note: not The Prophet, as in John 1:21,25; 6:14; 7:40 and possibly Matthew 21:11.Acts 3:22-23 (referring to Deuteronomy 18:15-19)

Peter 20V 16: Simon Peter Answered, You are the Christ (Messiah), to Son of the Living God.V 18: Jesus said, You are Peter (petros), and on this rock (petra) I will build my church.Petros a moveable rockPetra is feminine and could refer neither to Peter nor to Christ; refers to Peters confession (v 16)Also in Mark 8:27-30 and Luke 9:18-20Peter 21Matthew 16:21-23 (read)V 22: Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke Him. Never, Lord! he said, This shall never happen to you!V 23: Jesus turned and said to Peter, Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me: you do not have in min the things of God, but the things of men.Petros a moveable rock!Satan satanas, a Greek form derived from Aramaic; an adversary used of men and of the devil (Vine).Also in Mark 8:31-33Peter 22Matthew 17:1-9 (read); Mark 9:2-10; Luke 9:28-36V 1: Jesus took with Him Peter, James and John.Mark 9:5-6: Peter said to Jesus, Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah. (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.)

Peter 23Matthew 17:9: And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead. (KJV; vision = horama; Acts 10:17,19)Mark 9:10: They kept the matter to themselves, discussing was rising from the dead meant.But note: Matthew 10:5-8 raise the dead.

Peter 24Matthew 17:24-27 (Read)24After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma temple tax came to Peter and asked, Doesnt your teacher pay the temple tax?Yes, he does, he replied.27 But so that we may not offend them, go give it to them for my tax and yours.Note: So that we may not offend!Question: What is Christ meaning here? (See verses 25-26)

Peter 25Luke 12:35-48 (Read)V 41: Peter asked, Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?Matthew 18:21-22 (Read)V 21: Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?Note Matthew 18:15-17; Luke 17:3-5

Peter 26Matthew 19:16-30 (read)V 27: Peter answered him, We have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us?Also in Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30John 6:60-69 (read)Vs 68-69: Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.Peter 27

The Last WeekHow much does Peter figure?Peter 28The last week:Mark 11:12-14 & 19-21 (Read)V 21: Peter remembered and said to Jesus, Rabbi, look! The fig-tree you cursed has withered!Mark 13:1-4 (Read)Vs 3-4: As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?Peter 29Luke 22:7-13 (Read)V 8: Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.John 13:3-11 (Read)Vs 6-9: He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, Lord, are you going to wash my feet? Jesus replied, You do not realise now what I am doing, but later you will understand.No, said Peter, you shall never wash my feet. Jesus answered, Unless I wash you, you have no part with me. Then, Lord, Simon Peter replied, not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!

Peter 30John 13:18-30 (Read)Vs 24: Simon Peter motioned to this disciple and said, Ask him which one he means.John 13:31-38 (Read)Vs 36-38: Simon Peter asked him, Lord, where are you going? Jesus replied, Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.Peter asked, Lord, why cant I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.Then Jesus answered, Will you really lay down your life for me? Very truly I tell you, before the cock crows, you will disown me three times!

Peter 31Mark 14:27-31 (read)Vs 29-31: Peter declared, Even if all fall away, I will not. Truly I tell you, Jesus answered, today yes, tonight before the cock crows twice you yourself will disown me three times.But Peter insisted emphatically, Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you. And all the others said the same.Also Matthew 26:31-35

Peter 32Luke 22:31-38 (Read)Vs 31-34:Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for [Greek peri] you [singular], Simon, that your [singular] faith may not fail. And when you [singular] have turned back, strengthen your brothers.But he replied, Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.Jesus answered, I tell you, Peter, before the cock crows today, you will deny three times that you know me.Vs 35-36: Then Jesus asked them, When I sent you without purse, bag or sandals, did you lack anything? Nothing, they answered.He said to them, But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you dont have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. (Compare Luke 9:3)

Peter 33Mark 14:32-42 (read)Vs 33: He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. Vs 37-38: Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. Simon, he said to Peter, are you asleep? Couldnt you keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.Also in Matthew 26:36-46Peter 34John 18:1-11 (read)Vs 10-11: Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priests servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servants name was Malchus.)Jesus commanded Peter, Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?Note: other Gospels do not name Peter.

Peter 35Luke 22:54-62 (read)Vs 54: Then seizing him, they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed at a distance. Vs 55-57: And when some there had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down with them. A servant-girl saw him seated there in the firelight. She looked closely at him and said, This man was with him.But he denied it. Woman, I dont know him, he said.Vs 58: A little later someone else saw him and said, You also are one of them. Man, I am not! Peter replied.Peter 36Vs 59-60: About an hour later another asserted, Certainly this fellow was with him, for he is a Galilean. Peter replied, Man, I dont know what youre talking about! Just as he was speaking, the cock crowed. Vs 61-62: The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: Before the cock crows today, you will disown me three times. And he went outside and wept bitterly.Question: What sort of look was on the Lords face? [Also in Mark 14:66-72; Matthew 26:69-75; John 18:15-18 & 25-27.]

Peter 37John 20:1-9 (read)V2-8: So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we dont know where they have put him!So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent over and looked in at the strips of linen lying there but did not go in. Then Simon Peter came along behind him and went straight into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there,as well as the cloth that had been wrapped round Jesus head. The cloth was still lying in its place, separate from the linen.Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed. Question: Believed what?

Peter 38John 20:9: (They still did not understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.) Also in Luke 24:1-12 and note verse 12V 12: Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.

Peter 39Mark 16:4-7 (read)Vs 7: But go, tell his disciples and Peter, He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.Note: He saw them before they went to Galilee!

Peter 40Luke 24:33-35 (read)Vs 34: It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon. Note 1 Corinthians 15:3-5:For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas [Peter], and then to the Twelve.V 7: Then he appeared to James. [Who else?]Peter 41John 21:1-13 (read)V 2: Simon Peter, Thomas (also known as Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. V 3: Im going out to fish, Simon Peter told them, and they said, Well go with you. So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.V 7: Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, It is the Lord! As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, It is the Lord, he wrapped his outer garment round him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. Vs 10-11: Jesus said to them, Bring some of the fish you have just caught. So Simon Peter climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn.

Peter 42John 21:15-17 (Read)V 15: When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon son of John, do you love (agape) me more than these? Yes, Lord, he said, you know that I love (phileo) you. Jesus said, Feed my lambs.V 16: Again Jesus said, Simon son of John, do you love (agape) me? He answered, Yes, Lord, you know that I love (phileo) you. Jesus said, Take care of my sheep.V 17: The third time he said to him, Simon son of John, do you love (phileo) me? Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, Do you love (phileo) me? He said, Lord, you know all things; you know that I love (phileo)you. Jesus said, Feed my sheep.Note: The third time not three times; i.e. not the same question each time.Peter 43John 21:18-19:Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go. Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, Follow me!

Peter 44John 21:20-22Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, Lord, who is going to betray you?) When Peter saw him, he asked, Lord, what about him?Jesus answered, If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.

Peter 45So what next for Peter?

Peter 46Acts 1:12-23 (Read)Vs 13-14: Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.Vs 15-16: In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) and said Vs 20: For, said Peter, it is written in the Book of Psalms:Peter 47Acts 2:14-36: Peters speech to the Jews (vs 14, 22)The response: Acts 2:37-41 (read)Vs 37: When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, Brothers, what shall we do?Vs 38-39: Peter replied, Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off for all whom the Lord our God will call.Vs 41: 3,000

Peter 48Acts 3:1-10: Peter heals the crippled beggarActs 3:11-26: Peters speech to the men of IsraelVs 19-20: Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, [so]that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,and [so]that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for you even Jesus. V 21: He must remain in heaven until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets. (Compare Acts 1:6: restore)Peter 49Acts 4:1-23 Before the SanhedrinV 4: 5,000 men believedV 8-12 (Read): Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said V 13: When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realised that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. (Note Luke 21:12-15; read)V 19-20: (Read)Note: Acts 4:31: Filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.Peter 50Acts 5:1-11: Ananias and SapphiraVs 3-4 (Read): Then Peter said, Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? Didnt it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasnt the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied just to human beings but to God.Vs 8-9 (Read): Peter asked her, Tell me, is this the price you and Ananias got for the land? Yes, she said, that is the price. Peter said to her, How could you conspire to test the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.

Peter 51Acts 5:12-16 (Read): The Apostles heal manyVs 15: As a result, people brought those who were ill into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peters shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by.

Peter 52Acts 5:17-42: More arrests and more persecutionVs 29: Peter and the other apostles replied: We must obey God rather than men Vs 30-33 (Read)V 34: GamalielVs 38-39: (read) Gamaliels advice

Peter 53Acts 8:14-17 (read)Into Samaria why? (Verse 1). And the Holy Spirit by the laying on of the Apostles hands why? See also Acts 19:1-7 and compare with Acts 10:44-46.Question: Why the difference (at that time)?Note John 14:12: Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.Question: Why the difference? Establishing the Apostles as THE leaders in the eyes of Jewish ChristiansPeter 54Simon the sorcererV 13: Simon believedActs 8:18-25 (read)Vs 20-24: Peters words.Vs 25: Peter and John returned Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many Samaritan villages.

Peter 55Paul meets Peter for the first timeActs 9:26-32 (read)Galatians 3:18-19: Then after three years, I went up to Jerusalem to get acquainted with Cephas and stayed with him fifteen days.I saw none of the other apostles only James, the Lords brother. Note: First mention of James (by name in time) but note 1 Corinthians 15:7 and Acts 1:14Peter 56Acts 9:32-43 (read) Peter healingPeter in Lydda and healed AeneasPeter in Joppa and healed TabithaQuestion: Whats wrong with this painting?Answer: Vs 40Peter stayed in Joppa

Peter 57Acts 10:1-48: Peter and CorneliusVs 1-8: Cornelius God-fearing GentileVs 10-23: Peters visionVs 24-29: V 28: it is against our law for a Jew to associate with a Gentile. Note: law = themitos [custom] not nomos [Mosaic Law]Themitos the traditions of the elders; the Pharisaic additions and changes to the Mosaic Law.Peter 58V 28: But God has shown me - [The meaning of the vision] not to call any man impure or uncleanRemember the washing of hands issue what made a man unclean!Vs 29: May I ask why you sent for me.Vs 30-33: Cornelius reply.Peter 59Acts 10:34-43: Peters speech to Cornelius and his household.Question: Different from his earlier speeches to the Jews and men of Israel?Vs 44: While Peter was still speaking Question: What happened?Vs 44-46: Note vs 45: The circumcised believers were astonished. Question: Why?Acts 2:17-18 and Joels Prophecy

Peter 60Acts 11:1-3 (read) Peter criticised Vs 2-3: The criticism.Question: Who made this criticism?Vs 4-17: Peters justificationVs 18: No further objections

Peter 61Acts 12:1-19 (read) Peter imprisoned by HerodVs 17: Peter motioned with his hand for them to be quiet and described how the Lord had brought him out of prison. Tell James and the other brothers and sisters about this, he said, and then he left for another place.Note: First mention by name of James, the Lords brother in Acts, but note Acts 1:14.

Peter 62Peters second meeting with Paul: Acts 11:27-30 (read)Galatians 2:1-10 (read)The agreement vs 9: James, Cephas and John, those esteemed as pillars, gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship when they recognised the grace given to me. They agreed that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised. Gentiles = ethnos; nations (in agreement with Acts 9:15; my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel.)Acts 12:25 (read)Acts 13 the start of Pauls first missionary journey

Peter 63Peter in AntiochActs 14:26-28 (read)At the end of Pauls first missionary journey and he stayed in Antioch a long time (v 28).Problems in GalatiaProblems with Peter & Barnabas: Galatians 2:11-21Note v 12: Certain men came down from James!!!Peter 64Acts 15:1-2 (read) Problems in AntiochV 1: Some men came down from Judea (not James)V 2: Paul and Barnabas could not win the argumentV 5: Problems in JerusalemVs 6-7: The apostles and elders met to consider this question. After much discussion, Peter got up and addressed them:Peters support (vs 7-11).Vs 12: Paul and Barnabas have their sayVs 13: James [the Lords brother] spoke upPeter 65The decision in a letter; Acts 15:23-29 (read)Vs 24: We have heard that some went out from us without our authorisation and disturbed you, troubling your minds by what they said. Note Galatians 2:12: Before some man came down from James.Note also: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3:Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters,not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter asserting that the day of the Lord has already come. Dont let anyone deceive you in any way

Peter 66Acts 15:7 is the last mention of Peter except:1 Peter 1:1: Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To Gods elect, exiles, scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia 2 Peter 1:1: Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:Peter, in harmony with the agreement of Galatians 2:9, wrote to the dispersed of Israel.

Peter 67

When did Peter write these two epistles?Common view is AD 64-66, but that is too late; after Acts 28:25-28.No positive mention of Gentiles;1 Peter 4:7: The end of all things is near.2 Peter 3:3-10: The second coming and the day of the Lord1 & 2 Peter have much more in common with Pauls earlier letters as well as the letters of James, John and Jude.

Peter 682 Peter 3:14-16: (Read)So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him.Bear in mind that our Lords patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote to you with the wisdom that God gave him. He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.

Peter 69Two points:Note 1: What things were hard to understand in Pauls earlier letters; i.e. hard for Jewish Christians?CD: Things that are hard to understandNote 2: See how Peter supports Paul and links Pauls letters with the Scriptures.