Hettie Boer

From an early age, I grew up with the Christian faith. Yet there have also been periods in my life when I was not sure if and what place I wanted to give this in my life. Whatever questions I may have, I find more and more that God is a living God and that He wants to be present in my life. Above all, I am becoming more fully human by allowing Him into my life. The Bible is an important source of strength. I like to share my discoveries with others. Blessing and joy with every Bible word you read!

Peter

He appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter). (Mark 3:16) Peter’s life was radically impacted by Jesus. He turned in a new direction and faced new challenges. At birth, he was named Simon. Jesus changed his name to Peter which means ‘rock’. Did it match his behaviour? Jesus chose imperfect disciples, people who … Lees meer

Peter and the truth about Jesus

For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. (2 Peter 1:16) In his second letter Peter warns new believers about heretical ideas about Jesus. The essence of the gospel is that Jesus is the … Lees meer

Peter the apostle

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!According to his great mercy,he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading,kept in heaven for you. (1 Peter 1:3-4) As a messenger of Jesus, … Lees meer

A new start for Peter

He [Jesus] said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.” (John 21:17) Peter denied Jesus three times. (Matthew 26:69-75). … Lees meer

Jesus’ resurrection

So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going toward the tomb. (John 20:2) Have … Lees meer

Peter is confronted with himself

And Peter remembered the saying of Jesus, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly. (Matthew 26:75) Jesus was arrested and questioned in the high priest’s palace. Peter found his way in and warmed himself by a fire (Matthew 26:57-58). He had been sincere when he assured Jesus … Lees meer

Peter and Jesus’ example

You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet,you also ought to wash one another’s feet. (John 13:13-14) Imagine washing someone’s dusty feet— that might be part of what it means to follow Jesus. Peter found that out in a … Lees meer

Peter said: ‘never…!’

Peter answered him, “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.” Jesus said to him,“Truly, I tell you, this very night,before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” (Matthew 26:33-34) Has anyone warned you about something and you thought “I’d never do that—what are they thinking?” Peter thought it … Lees meer

Peter and forgiveness

Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” (Matthew 18:21) From his Jewish teachers Peter had learned that if someone wronged you, you had to forgive them three times. So, when he asked Jesus if forgiving someone seven times … Lees meer

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