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 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

Peter sees Jesus’ glory

He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.’ (Matthew 17:5) Jesus had withdrawn to a mountain with three disciples who experienced something of Jesus’ heavenly glory. Imagine the impression that left on them. We don’t read … Lees meer

Peter learns a lesson

And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord!This shall never happen to you.” But he turned and said to Peter,“Get behind me, Satan! You area hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.” … Lees meer

Peter believes in Jesus

Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:16) People quickly jump to conclusions about others–especially on social media– often without knowing anything substantial. Has this happened to you? It happened to Jesus. Some said he was one of the prophets while others alleged that he was a resurrected John the Baptist (Matthew … Lees meer

Peter in a storm

He said,“Come.”So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind,he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” (Matthew 14:29-30) Jesus told His disciples to cross the lake in their boat as He would follow later. A heavy storm … Lees meer

Peter discovers who Jesus is

And when Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever. He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose and began to serve him. (Matthew 8:14-15) Peter entered a whole new way of life. He listened to Jesus’ teaching concerning the will of His Father in heaven. He … Lees meer

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