Conversations with God – Peter, the Flawed Rock (3.18.2020)
Watch our “Conversations with God” dramatic dialogue from last week and then consider the questions below:
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE DRAMA
Peter mentions the time when he and the other disciples argued about being the best disciple. Where do you see this type of behavior happening in the church today? How do you see people fighting to be the best?
Peter describes all of his mistakes in this dialogue. Yet we should remember that in Matthew 16:18a Jesus says “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church”. What do you think about the fact that Jesus chose to build his church on a very flawed rock like Peter? What do you think this means for how we understand our church and its mission?
God reminds Peter that God’s forgiveness is infinite. As Lutherans, we talk about God’s infinite forgiveness as God’s grace. Share a story when you experienced God’s grace in your life.
A WORD FOR THE ROAD
We encourage you to recite and memorize the theme verse throughout the week as a way of keeping the Conversation with God, that was begun tonight, going throughout the week.
“Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.” – Psalm 4:1
