1. Matt 13:45-46
“The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it.”

3. Peter Called to Follow Jesus
Looking
Through The
Of Peter
Peter Called to Follow Jesus

4. The Life of Peter Original Name: Simon or Simeon (Hearer).
Father = Jonah or John (Mt 16:17; Jn 1:42).
Brother = Andrew
Partners = James and John.
Married (Mt 8:14; 1 C 9:5)
Hometown: Bethsaida, But Some Believe Capernaum

9. The Life of Peter
Before Jesus: A Fisherman and a Disciple of John the Baptizer.
A Blue Collar Job

10. The 1st Meeting With Jesus
John 1:35-42
Simon Says Nothing.
Jesus Doesn’t Say It, But He Knows Peter Will Be An Important Part of His Kingdom.
This Is Indicated By His Name Change to Peter.
Petros (Gk.) = Rock (Cephas in Aramaic)

11. The Calling of Peter Mark 1:16-18
And as He was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen.
And Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men."
And they immediately left the nets and followed Him.

12. The Calling of Peter Luke 5
Peter Was Willing to Obey Jesus Even When It Didn’t Make Sense.
Peter Knew He Was A Sinner and That Jesus Was Greater.
Peter Was Willing To Give Up Everything (Mt 13:44)