A Presentation by Graceway, Oakboro - NC

The Twelve:Simon Peter – The Rock

I. Peter, the Person

Originally from Bethsaida, he moved to Capernaum where he and his brother, Andrew, were partners with James and John

in fishing business.

I. Peter, the Person

John 1:44 – His Birthplace .

Luke 5:1-11 – A Fisherman

Some take-a-ways fromLuke 5:1-11

1. vs 2 – Prepare the nets

Some take-a-ways fromLuke 5:1-11

2. vs 3 – Divine Appointments

Some take-a-ways fromLuke 5:1-11

3. vs. 4 – Out of comfort zone

Some take-a-ways fromLuke 5:1-11

4. vs. 5 -Toiled on own power and caught nothing

Some take-a-ways fromLuke 5:1-11

5. vs. 5 – “nevertheless” - He obeyed Jesus words

Some take-a-ways fromLuke 5:1-11

6. vs. 6-7 – Caught so many fish their nets broke … so they

put them in their boats*They used what was available

Some take-a-ways fromLuke 5:1-11

7. vs. 8 – Peter was aware of his own sinfulness in light of the

power of Jesus

Some take-a-ways fromLuke 5:1-11

8. vs. 9 – They, and the people around them, were astonished

at what Jesus had done

Some take-a-ways fromLuke 5:1-11

9. vs. 10 – Jesus said, “as you just caught fish … you will catch

men.”

I. Peter, the Person

Like the other apostles, Simon never studied formally beyond

synagogue school so was considered “unlearned” by the

standards of the day.-Acts 4:13-

I. Peter, the Person

Peter was married. His wife and mother in-law lived with him in a home co-owned by Andrew

Mk. 1:29-30

I. Peter, the Person

Though sturdy in physique, Peter possessed a weak

character.

…What is evidence of this weak character…

I. Peter, the Person

All four gospels present Peter as…

rash, hasty, impetuous, over-enthusiastic, sanguine, and

swift to respond

I. Peter, the Person

1. He cut off Malchus ear.

John 18:1-11

I. Peter, the Person

2. He ran right into the sepulcher while a meditative

John who had outran him to the tomb remained outside.

John 20:1-6

I. Peter, the Person

3. He slept when he should have been awake.

Matt. 26:33-45

I. Peter, the Person

4. He dared to walk on water, then began to sink

Matt. 14:26-31

I. Peter, the Person

5. He made a magnificent confession inspired by the

Father, then rebuked Jesus with a remark that reeked of Satan

Matt. 16:15-23

I. Peter, the Person

6. He boasted he would never deny Jesus, would even die for him, but within hours declared

with an oath otherwise

Matt. 26:69-75

I. Peter, the Person

7. Though Simon said he would never let Jesus wash His feet, that’s exactly what happened a

few moments later…

Closing Challenge:Jesus teaching to His disciples

after failing to assume a servant’s posture – Jn. 13:1-20