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Peter
PROFILE: PETER
Jesus' first words to Simon Peter were "Come, follow me" (Mark 1:17).
His last words to him were "You must follow me" (John 21:22). Every step
of the way between those two challenges, Peter never failed to
follow—even though he often stumbled.
When Jesus entered Peter's life, this plain fisherman became a new
person with new goals and new priorities. He did not become a perfect
person, however, and he never stopped being Simon Peter. We may wonder what
Jesus saw in Simon that made him greet this potential disciple with a
new name, Peter—the "rock." Impulsive Peter certainly didn't act like a
rock much of the time. But when Jesus chose his followers, he wasn't
looking for models; he was looking for real people. He chose people who
could be changed by his love, and then he sent them out to communicate
that his acceptance was available to anyone—even to those who often
fail.
We may wonder what Jesus sees in us when he calls us to follow him. But
we know Jesus accepted Peter, and, in spite of his failures, Peter went
on to do great things for God. Are you willing to keep following Jesus,
even when you fail?
Strengths and accomplishments:
• Became the recognized leader among Jesus' disciples—one of the
inner group of three
• Was the first great voice of the gospel during and after Pentecost
• Probably knew Mark and gave him information for the Gospel of Mark
• Wrote 1 and 2 Peter
Weaknesses and mistakes:
• Often spoke without thinking; was brash and impulsive
• During Jesus' trial, denied three times that he even knew Jesus
• Later found it hard to treat Gentile Christians as equals
Lessons from his life:
• Enthusiasm has to be backed up by faith and understanding, or it
fails
• God's faithfulness can compensate for our greatest unfaithfulness
• It is better to be a follower who fails than one who fails to
follow
Vital statistics:
• Occupations: Fisherman, disciple
• Relatives: Father: John. Brother: Andrew
• Contemporaries: Jesus, Pilate, Herod
Key verse:
"And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my
church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it" (Matthew 16:18).
Peter's story is told in the Gospels and the book of Acts. He is
mentioned in Galatians 1:18 and Galatians 2:7-14; and he wrote the books of 1
Peter and 2 Peter.
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Response sheet 201
Send answer to answers@gracecollegeindia.com or annsmilymohan@yahoo.com
Q1. Write a short note on life of Peter.
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