Pondering with the Peters

In this passage, we see that the God of the Bible is good, that He is the Judge of all the earth, and that He will do what is just.

In this passage, we see that the God of the Bible is great, that there is nothing too hard for the Lord, and that the Lord loves to do the impossible. Do you have a great God?

In this passage, we see the institution of the covenant of circumcision and the importance of what is on the outside matching what is on the inside. Unfortunately, we have all failed to keep God's covenant and are by nature covenant-breakers. But the good news is that Jesus, the only true covenant-keeper, died the death of a covenant-breaker, so that by faith in Jesus Christ and by the power of th...

After looking at the Songs for a Saviour in the Gospel of Luke, we're taking a look at one more song which will be sung at the end of the age when the redeemed people of God from every tribe and tongue and nation will stand before the throne of God and sing, "Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns!"

On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we're looking at the song of Simeon. Upon meeting the baby Jesus, Simeon praised God for His gift of salvation. As we are confronted with the baby in the manger, what will we do with Jesus? Will we continue to oppose Him, or will we give our heart to Him?

On this third Sunday of Advent, we're looking at the song of the angels. After the birth of Jesus, the shepherds are the original recipients of this good news of great joy. But this good news of great joy wasn't just for the shepherds. It was good news of great joy for all those who trust in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins.

On this second Sunday of Advent, we're looking at the song of Zechariah. At the birth of John the Baptist, his father Zechariah praised God for His redemption, salvation, mercy, and faithfulness. There is peace with God available for those who trust in the One to whom John pointed: Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace.

In response to the news that she would give birth to the Messiah, Mary bursts into a song of praise. In her song, Mary draws our attention to God's care of His people, His overflowing mercy, and His authority over all of Creation. Mary responds the way each one of us should respond: Praising our Saviour.

In this episode, Brenden and Helena discuss what prayer is, why we pray, and ways to get comfortable with prayer.

In this episode, Brenden and Helena discuss how every follower of Jesus should be discipling other followers of Jesus, how every follower of Jesus should be discipled by other followers of Jesus, and how it is something that we will grow in until we become like Christ.

In this passage, we learn that God is sovereign and that we are not, that God's grace is sufficient for sinners like us, and that God's blessing abounds for those who trust in Him by faith.

In this episode, Brenden and Helena talk about some of the arguments for the existence of God and the hope that we have in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

In this episode, Brenden and Helena talk about hospitality, what the Bible says about it, and how to incorporate it into your life.

In this passage, the Lord renews His promise of land to Abram, but in a very strange way. We see some animals get cut in half and some animals not get cut in half. We see Abram drive some vultures away. We read about an ominous prophecy concerning Abram’s descendants. But then, we read something so strange, in the smoking fire pot and flaming torch, that it sounds like a scene from Disney’s The Sw...

In this episode, Brenden and Helena discuss the ways God speaks to us and whether or not we are listening to Him.

In this episode, Brenden and Helena discuss how we were created for community, the challenges to community, the benefits of community, and how all followers of Jesus will one day be in perfect community with God and with God's people.

In this passage, we see how salvation works: By grace through faith in Christ alone. We can trust God to do all that He said He would do because Jesus conquered sin and death and hell on our behalf on the cross.

In this episode, Brenden and Helena have invited a special guest, Caylea Selke, to discuss the topic of suffering as a Christian, the ways God grows our faith in Him through suffering, and the hope that disciples of Jesus have of full and final restoration.

In this episode, Brenden and Helena discuss the creation, fall, redemption, and restoration of teaching, how we as Christians are to be a people of truth, and how we are to use words to tell others about Jesus.

In this passage, we see a battle and a blessing that point us to Jesus. We see that Jesus is the true and better King who executes judgment and plunders His enemies, and that Jesus is the true and better Priest who mediates a new covenant between the people and the Lord. May we find comfort in the fact that God always keeps His promises.

In this episode, Brenden and Helena discuss what the Bible teaches about healing, some errors in relation to healing, and some practical steps for people facing sickness and disease.

In this episode, Brenden and Helena discuss the creation, fall, redemption, and restoration of service, and what service looks like in family life and ministry.

In this passage, we see a different Abram than we saw in Genesis 12. In light of Abram’s failure to trust in God, we see him here walk by faith once again in God’s promises, which is good news for all of us who, like Abram, wrestle with trusting and distrusting God and His promises.

In this episode, Brenden and Helena discuss what Scripture says about magic, whether or not good magic exists, and what a Christian response to magic might look like.

In this episode, Brenden and Helena discuss how the gospel shapes our relationships with each other, and what it practically looks like to love one another.