{"product_id":"upon-this-rock-kim-eslinger-9798304868860","title":"Upon This Rock: A Devotional on the Books of I and II Peter","description":"I and 2 Peter\u003cbr\u003eJesus made an announcement in the Gospel of Matthew that virtually shook the foundations of the world. Unexpected and surprising to His followers (at this point only Jews), his response to The Chosen (his twelve disciples) when they offered what they knew, became the foundation, and focus of his entire ministry. It turned out to be a significant turning point. \"Who do people say that the Son of Man is?\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo which they answered, \"Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, others say Jeremiah or one of the Prophets\" (Now I am picturing this exchange between Jesus and the 12 in my mind). Likely he had their full attention and was looking for the right time to begin the more public phase of his 3-year ministry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePeter answered with these words about the Word \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eJesus replied, \"Blessed are you, Simon Barjona for flesh and blood did not reveal did not reveal this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, You are Peter and upon this rock, I will build my church and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this short letter, you will receive a New Birth in chapter one, which opens the door to new horizons and a new birthright!\u003cbr\u003eIn chapter 2 you get a New Blueprint for living arrangements.\u003cbr\u003eIn chapter 3 you will receive a New Lord and Overseer.\u003cbr\u003eIn chapter 4 you are given New Weapons for survival.\u003cbr\u003eIn chapter 5 a New Authority over a New Economy.\u003cbr\u003eIn all, Peter's life and letter are a testimony of the grace of God in His experience and his exhortation is to stand fast in it.\u003cbr\u003eIn chapter 4 you are given New Weapons for survival.\u003cbr\u003eIn chapter 5 a New Authority over a New Economy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn all, Peter's life and letter are a testimony of the grace of God in His experience and his exhortation is to stand fast in it.\u003cbr\u003eIf Peter were here today it is my belief that he would struggle with the throne and his crown in the ornately appointed--even ostentatious-- basilica that now bears his name. He might chuckle at the confidence of the pilgrims that flock to the site to see his bones, wondering to himself with thoughts of \"How do you know?\" and \"Why would you need to?\" All the while wanting to talk you as a fellow follower of the Nazarene- to what it means to the modern disciple of Jesus. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe was definitely tapped and subsequently groomed for leadership among the twelve. Like most leaders in training, he had\u003cbr\u003eBoth epistles are written around the theme of grace and both are reminders to stimulate wholesome thinking amidst the clamor of voices speaking to us daily about the life you can expect when you say \"Yes\" to Jesus. He tells us not to forget how God created the world and holds all the power (based on His promises) to determine my future.\u003cbr\u003eGod is not like us. His dely is not motivated by a desire to keep us waiting; he tarries so more can be saved.\u003cbr\u003eHe tells us about a sure hope-one that is alive and not a hapless, fatalistic \"I hope s but one fueled by faith in his unfailing love and his immutable promises. If you want to be encouraged this is a book for you!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kim Eslinger,Deone Emineth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798304868860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d","brand":"Kim Eslinger","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659576979711,"sku":"9798304868860","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/upon-this-rock-kim-eslinger-9798304868860","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}