Peter
Gospels and Acts ยท New Testament
Name meaning Rock
A fisherman who became a leading apostle and preached at Pentecost.
Family
Brother of Andrew; originally named Simon, son of Jonas.
Strengths
Bold confession; leadership; restored love.
Failures and struggles
Denied Jesus three times.
Lessons for us
Failure is not final when Jesus restores.
Relationships
- Jesus Christ: Peter is disciple of Jesus Christ.
- John: Peter is fellow apostle of John.
- Paul: Paul is fellow apostle of Peter.
In the Scriptures
And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Matthew 16:16 · KJV
And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. Luke 22:61-62 · KJV
He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. John 21:17 · KJV
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38 · KJV