the Rock page 1

the Rock page 1 by ric Gustafson


Here are some simple facts of Simon Peter from the New Testament.
1. His given name was Simon bar Jonah
2. He is referred to almost two hundred times in the New Testament
3. Jesus gives him his new name Peter
4. He has a brother Andrew based on John 1
5. He was originally from Bethsaida on the western coast of the Sea of Galilee based on John 1
6. His house was large for him, his wife, his mother in law, his brother Andrew and possibly Jesus based on Mark 2:4
7. He was a fisherman by trade based on Luke 5:10
8. He was not formally educated based on Acts 4:13
9. He was married based on Matthew 8:14
10. He was in the core group of disciples based on Matthew 27:56
11. He was the leader among the Twelve based on Mark 1:36
12. He was the first to be called by name by Jesus based on John 1:40-42


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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric