<p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">As hostility toward Christians spread, the early church was losing heart. Suffering and persecution marked their lives. Questions arose. Faith wavered.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Peter knew suffering, but Peter also knew Jesus.&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgba(40, 60, 70, 1)">He had seen Him with his own eyes, sat under His teachings, and watched Him suffer as well.</span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">&nbsp;If there was anyone who could understand suffering and the call to steadfast faith, it was Peter. This is why his letters are an encouragement to anyone facing hardships and trials.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Peter's words are a reminder to them and us that we can be steadfast because our God is steadfast. And when we persevere, what awaits us in eternity is worth far more than anything this world has to offer.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">This study is designed to provide a foundation for inductive Bible study and will help you:</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">• Release the bonds of a "perfect quiet time" to find deeper, richer time in the Word</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">• Build confidence as you learn how to study the Bible firsthand&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">• Discover truths about God and His character&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">• Connect the Old and New Testaments&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">• Grow in your faith and knowledge in a way that produces life change</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">The word&nbsp;</span><em style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">feast</em><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">&nbsp;is rooted in abundance, and that's what awaits us in Scripture: a table laid out before us, not only for our essential nourishment, but also for our enjoyment.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">ALSO AVAILABLE:&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(33, 29, 30, 1)">For companion teachings, group discussion questions, and other resources, visit&nbsp;</span>FeastingOnTruth.com/Peter<span style="color: rgba(33, 29, 30, 1)">.</span></p>