1. New Beginnings In the Life of Peter 1 Pet. 1:3-5

2. As A Follower Going from being a self-employed fisherman to a disciple – Matt. 4:18-20 Going from being a self-employed fisherman to a disciple – Matt. 4:18-20 Recognizing not only Jesus’ authority, but his own shortcomings – Luke 5:4-8 Recognizing not only Jesus’ authority, but his own shortcomings – Luke 5:4-8 Have you decided to follow Jesus? – Acts 16:29-34 Have you decided to follow Jesus? – Acts 16:29-34

3. As A Listener Just because someone has chosen to follow does not mean that they never stumble – Matt. 16:21-23 Just because someone has chosen to follow does not mean that they never stumble – Matt. 16:21-23 Peter had trouble with his tongue – Luke 9:33-36 Peter had trouble with his tongue – Luke 9:33-36

4. As A Penitent Man Not that Peter had never sinned previously, but knowing just how wrong you are is a hard lesson – Matt. 26:69-75 Not that Peter had never sinned previously, but knowing just how wrong you are is a hard lesson – Matt. 26:69-75 It’s the new beginning he had afterward that made all the difference – Acts 5:29- 32, 40-42 It’s the new beginning he had afterward that made all the difference – Acts 5:29- 32, 40-42

5. As An Impartial Man Even with how far he had come, there was yet another realization to be made – Acts 10:34-37 Even with how far he had come, there was yet another realization to be made – Acts 10:34-37 Do you as a child of God make distinctions where He has not? – James 2:1-5 Do you as a child of God make distinctions where He has not? – James 2:1-5

6. What new beginnings have you had in your life? Is it time for one? If you have any questions or comments on this lesson, please send a message to: minister@truthandright.org