The first half of Peter’s story is told in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. If you want to see Peter in action afterward, take half an hour to read Acts 1-12. Or take three minutes to read one … See more

We know his father is Jonah (John), who had named his first son Simon and his second Andrew. We know … See more

Mark’s gospel is the shortest. Still, he mentions Peter’s name as the leader of the early disciples in Mark … See more

Andrew introduces his brother, Peter, to Jesus, in John 1:40-42. After Jesus’ “hardest” sermon, many leave. Jesus turns to the 12 to ask if they wan… See more

From the time we were kids, we’ve been told: Three strikes and you’re out. In life, we get only so many opportunities to blow it. In many competitive situations, it is no wonder our first reaction is to tense up. It seems as if everyone strug… See more

Peter first shows up in Matthew 4:18-20, when Jesus calls him to be one of His first disciples. Jesus visits Pete… See more

Luke’s gospel is the longest. He alone records the dramatic story of Jesus providing a miraculous catch of fish after Peter had caught nothing all night (Luke 5:1-11). This is the catalyst for Peter’s conversion and decision to … See more

You can read complementary accounts of Peter’s three denials in Matthew 26:20-75, Mark 14:66-72, Luke 22:54-62, and John 18:15-27. As Peter discovered, we can rest assured that — no matter how often we let Him down — the Lord won’… See more