http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=1Peter-20405-Temple-Material&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

We explore the characteristics of a good foundation, the work of a priest, and several applications of being a spiritual temple to the true believer.

(Video -- 71 mins; plus Study - 4 pgs; Jan 2019)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=1Peter-20103-Five-Things-Infants-Cannot-Do&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

God through the Apostle Peter commands us to have a desire like that of an infant. He also directs us to abandon five habits of the old man -- none of which an infant is capable of doing.

(Video - 54 mins; plus Study - 3 pgs; Dec. 2018)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Four-Promises-Jesus-Birth-Guarantees&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

By virtue of the fact that the given child was born, the Son of the Highest, the Messiah, Jesus the Christ, the God-man, Immanuel - God With Us - is God's sign to us that at least four promises will come to pass. Half already have.

(Audio - 34 minutes; plus Study - 3 pgs; Dec. 2018)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=Six-Lessons-From-32-Years-as-an-Engineering-Christian&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

After retiring from Department of Defense contracting work, I find six (6) key behaviors directly supported by scripture which made the difference between success and failure.

(Video - 59 mins; plus Study - 3 pgs; Dec 2018)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=1Peter-12425-Enduring-Word&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

God apparently isn't too terribly impressed with the human race, as He likens all of us to grass. So how is grass going to meet this infinity, holy and righteous Judge?

(Video -- 56 mins; plus Study - 3 pgs; Dec 2018)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=1Peter-12223-Purified-Souls&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

When we think of purification, we think of a perfect cleansing. In some way, she still don't believe how pure our cleansing really is, when by faith we trust in Jesus.

Video - 71 mins; plus Study - 3 pgs; Dec 2019

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=1Peter-12021-Your-Surety&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

There is a lot in common between insurance policies, and Jesus. Only He's obviously a whole lot better. We explore the concept of the Surety.

(Video -- 59 mins; plus Study - 3 pgs; Nov 2018)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=I-Thank-Thee&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday, as it is distinctly Christian in its origins. While we ought to be grateful for all the Lord does, the Bible reveals at least five things which Jesus and the Apostles specifically thanked God for.

(Audio - 39 mins; plus Study - 2 pgs; Nov.2018)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=1Peter-11819-Costly-Freedom&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

The cost of ransom (or bail) is usually paid with a lot of money, silver or gold. We, too, were ransomed, but what does that mean? Peter asserts that it does matter how much was paid, and who paid it.

(Video -- 56 mins; plus Study - 3 pgs; Nov 2018)

http://www.holdingfast.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=1Peter-117-Sober-Sojourn&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

What does it mean to fear the Lord? Is it the cringing dread of a guilty criminal? Or something else? A clear explanation will help balance this with coming boldly to the Lord, crying "Abba, Father".

(Video -- 63 mins; plus Study - 4 pgs; Nov 2018)