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Peter, Simon Peter, Cephas
Facts:
Peter was one of Jesus' twelve apostles. He was an important leader of the early Church.
- Before Jesus called him to be his disciple, Peter's name was Simon.
- Later, Jesus also named him "Cephas," which means "stone" or "rock" in the Aramaic language. The name Peter also means "stone" or "rock" in the Greek language.
- God worked through Peter to heal people and to preach the good news about Jesus.
- Two books in the New Testament are letters that Peter wrote to encourage and teach fellow believers.
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Bible References:
- Acts 08:25
- Galatians 02:6-8
- Galatians 02:11-12
- Luke 22:56-58
- Mark 03:13-16
- Matthew 04:18-20
- Matthew 08:14-15
- Matthew 14:28-30
- Matthew 26:33-35
Examples from the Bible stories:
*28:09 Peter said to Jesus, "We have left everything and followed you. What will be our reward?" *29:01 One day Peter asked Jesus, "Master, how many times should I forgive my brother when he sins against me? As many as seven times?" *31:05 Then Peter said to Jesus, "Master, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." Jesus told Peter, "Come!" *36:01 One day, Jesus took three of his disciples, Peter, James, and John with him. *38:09 Peter replied, "Even if all the others abandon you, I will not!" Then Jesus said to Peter, "Satan wants to have all of you, but I have prayed for you, Peter, that your faith will not fail. Even so, tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny that you even know me three times." *38:15 As the soldiers arrested Jesus, Peter pulled out his sword and cut off the ear of the servant of the high priest. *43:11 Peter answered them, "Every one of you should repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ so that God will forgive your sins." *44:08 Peter answered them, "This man stands before you healed by the power of Jesus the Messiah."