Peter, the Disciple Who Loved Jesus John 21

Simon bar Jonah “Simon the son of John”

The Names of Peter Hebrew/Greek The “Rock” Simeon = Hebrew Simon = Greek Cephas = Aramaic Petros = Greek Peter = English

Peter’s “Firsts” The first apostle to be called (Mark 1:16) The first among the apostles (Mark 3:14-16) The first apostle to recognize Jesus as Messiah (Matt. 16:13-17) The first apostle to witness the resurrection (1 Cor. 15:5) The first apostle to proclaim salvation to the gentiles (Acts 8:14-25) Peter in Rome: The first to inspire the writing of a gospel (1 Pet. 5:13)

Peter was a man of action Peter was a man of enthusiasm Bold and Decisive Peter was a man of enthusiasm

But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about.” And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the saying of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly. Luke 22:60–62

Do you love me more than these?

He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward. Hebrews 11:26

So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 1 Peter 5:1-5

3not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:1–5

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19–21