Contents :

Welcome to Ancient-Future Bible Study
The Movement of Lectio Divina
The Essence of Lectio Divina
Your Personal Practice of Ancient-Future Bible Study
Bringing Ancient-Future Bible Study to Churches

Introduction to Peter : Fisherman and Shepherd of the Church
1. Peter's Call to Discipleship ( Matthew 4:18-22)
2. The Mission of the Twelve ( Matthew 10:1-10)
3. Jesus Heals in the House of Peter (Matthew 7:24-27; Matthew 8 : 14-17
4. Faith and Doubt on Troubled Waters (Matthew 14:22-33)
5. The Rock Foundation of Christ's Church (Matthew 16:13-20)
6. The Rock Becomes a Stumbling Block ( Matthew 16:21-28)
7. Peter Experiences Jesus Transfigured (Matthew 17:1-19)
8. Peter Questions the Limits of Forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35)
9. The Challenges and Rewards of Discipleship (Matthew 19:23-30)
10. Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial (Mathew 26:31-35)
11. Jesus Urges Peter to Watch and Pray (Matthew 26:36-46)
12. Peter Denies Knowing Jesus before the Cock Crows (Matthew 26:57-58, 69-75)
13. Peter Refuses to Leave Jesus (John 6:52-69)
14. Jesus Washes the Feet of Peter (John 13:3-15)
15. Peter Responds to the Arrest of Jesus (John 18:10-27)
16. Discovery of the Empty Tomb of Jesus (John 20:1-10)
17. Jesus Appears to Peter at the Sea (John 21:1-4)
18. Jesus Calls Peter to Shepherd His Flock (John 21:15-19)
19. Peter Addresses the Crowd at Pentecost (Acts 2:12-17, 21-24, 32-41)
20. Peter Raises the Lame Man to Walk (Acts 3:1-16)
21. Peter Demonstrates the Gospel's Freedom (Acts 5:12-32)
22. Peter Gives New Life in the Name of Jesus (Acts 9:32-42)
23. The Visions of Cornelius and Peter (Acts 10:1-16)
24. Peter Visits the House of Cornelius (Acts 10:17-33)
25. Peter Proclaims the Gospel to the Gentiles (Acts 10:34-48)
26. Peter Is Set Free from Prison (Acts 12:1-19)
27. The Apostolic Council at Jerusalem (Acts 15:1-12)
28. Peter Encounters Paul in Jerusalem and Antioch (Galatians 2:7-16)
29. The Church Is a Living Temple (1 Peter 2:4-10)
30. Shepherding the Flock of God (1 Peter 5:1-11)

Ancient-Future Bible Study for Small Groups
Suggestions for Participating in the Group
Group Study in Six Sessions