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We have already seen that Judas is always named last in the list of the twelve disciples. It then says: "Judas, who also became his betrayer", "Judas Iscariot, who also delivered him up" or similar.
First in the list of disciples, we always find Simon Peter. We will deal with him in the next four lessons.
You already know that his brother Andrew brought him to Jesus. That was his first encounter with the Master (John 1:41-42).
Do you know what this significant disciple was called before he met Jesus? (John 1:42)
Your response:
He was called: , the son of .
What new name does he then receive from Jesus?
Jesus said to him: you will be called (that is: Stone).
Cephas or Peter is a beautiful name. A stone is something hard, solid, and strong, that cannot be easily broken.
However, this is not the reason why Peter received this name. There were weak moments in the life of this 'stone':
Which of the examples can be attributed to him?
After his encounter with Jesus, Peter faithfully followed his Lord.
Do you also know from which moment? Read the story of the miraculous catch of fish in Luke 5:1-11.
What does Simon do when he sees that the two boats are so full of fish that they are almost sinking?
But Simon Peter, seeing it, at knees, saying, Depart from me, for I am a man, Lord.
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Bible course: The Twelve Disciples
