And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18 (ESV) Reflection Peter was still in the midst of a radical transition when Jesus told him that he was going to play an incredibly large part in the church that was going to be established. Here was a former fisherman who turned into a disciple who was then being told that he was going to become a church leader. His journey was remarkable to say the least. He had begun by … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass: The End Result
Scholar’s Compass: Walking on Water
He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. - Matthew 14:29 (ESV) Reflection Peter had been a fisherman prior to becoming a disciple of Jesus, so he was probably pretty confident that water was not meant to be walked on. He knew that people sank when they got out of the boat, especially in the middle of storms. However, despite all of that prior knowledge, he had been transformed by Jesus Christ. He understood that just as he had been called by Jesus earlier in his … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass: Walking on Water
Scholar’s Compass: Trusting God through the Transition
. . . and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men." - Luke 5:10 (ESV) Reflection Peter seemed to be destined to be a fisherman. It was the family business after all. He was working with his brothers, and they were at least doing enough business to stay in business rather than having to work for someone else. However, everything changed in an instant as an unheard-of teacher came and informed Peter … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass: Trusting God through the Transition
Improbability not equal to impossibility
I have truly enjoyed the opportunity to connect with Zak Schmoll. I pray God's blessing upon his labors as an assistant underwriter beginning of an MBA program with a desire to teach accounting blogging through the Bible one chapter at a time competing in power soccer (click here to see a picture). AND whatever else God has in store for him. To God be the glory! ~ Thomas B. Grosh IV, Associate Director of ESN, editor of ESN's blog and Facebook Wall. ----------- As a Christian who believes … [Read more...] about Improbability not equal to impossibility