In the first session, students will learn about Peter’s humble beginnings and his dramatic transformation from a simple Galilean fisherman into the lead apostle of the early Church, exploring Peter’s unique personality, key eyewitness moments alongside Jesus, and why his life serves as the foundational starting point for understanding 1st-century Christian history.
The second session will go deeper, focusing on Peter’s leadership and public defense of the gospel in the book of Acts, by looking at how Peter articulated his faith under intense opposition (such as when he stood firm before the Sanhedrin), and what this strategy teaches us today. In the final session, students will examine the legacy of Peter’s 2 letters, focusing on his call for Apologetics in 1 Pet. 3:15, to break down his instructions when it comes to both answering tough questions and presenting a compelling defense for the Christian faith in the modern world.
Each session will be an hour long, and will be structured as follows: (1) 5-10 minutes of introductions, (2) 20 minutes of lecture, and (3) 30 minutes of chat q n a. I think I am ideal for this course due to my fascination with Peter as a character, and my background in Apologetics, as that is what my masters degree is in.
My name is Mark. I have a masters in Apologetics from Liberty university. I have been interested in the history of bible characters for quite some time, and am planning on utilizing my degree in the teaching of this class. For this class, I'm excited to talk about who Peter was, and what lessons we can learn from his life and his writings.
