The Life of Peter — From Fisherman to Rock Flashcards

#1

What was Peter's original name before Jesus renamed him?

📖 Matthew 16:17-18

#2

Which Gospel account records Jesus calling Peter from his fishing business?

📖 Luke 5:1-11

#3

How did Peter respond when Jesus told him he would be given the keys of the kingdom of heaven?

📖 Matthew 16:17-19

#4

In John's Gospel, what did Jesus do to Peter during the Last Supper that troubled Peter initially?

📖 John 13:1-11

#5

How many times did Peter deny knowing Jesus during the night of His arrest?

📖 Matthew 26:33-35

#6

After His resurrection, how did Jesus restore Peter's relationship with Him?

📖 John 21:15-17

#7

What significant event involving Peter occurred on the Day of Pentecost according to the Book of Acts?

📖 Acts 2:14-41

#8

What happened to the beggar that Peter healed at the gate called Beautiful in the temple?

📖 Acts 3:1-10

#2

Luke

Luke 5:1-11 gives a detailed account of Jesus calling Peter (Simon) from his fishing nets by the Lake of Gennesaret, with a miraculous catch of fish.

Luke 5:1-11

#1

Simon

Jesus called him Simon (Greek form of Simeon), and later gave him the name Peter (Greek Petros) or Cephas (Aramaic), meaning rock (Matthew 16:17-18).

Matthew 16:17-18

#4

He washed Peter's feet

Jesus washed the disciples' feet, including Peter's, which Peter initially resisted because he did not want his Master to humble Himself in this way (John 13:1-11).

John 13:1-11

#3

He accepted the declaration after Jesus's affirmation about his faith

Jesus declared that Peter's faith would be the foundation, and He would give him the keys to the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 16:17-19), with Peter accepting this role.

Matthew 16:17-19

#6

By asking Peter three times if he loved Him

Jesus asked Peter three times 'Do you love me?' and commissioned him to feed and care for His sheep, directly addressing Peter's three denials and restoring him (John 21:15-17).

John 21:15-17

#5

Three times

All four Gospels record that Peter denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed, fulfilling Jesus's earlier prediction (Matthew 26:33-35, 69-75).

Matthew 26:33-35

#8

He was healed immediately and could walk and jump about

Peter healed a man crippled from birth at the temple's Beautiful Gate; the man immediately stood up, walked, and jumped about, amazed (Acts 3:1-10).

Acts 3:1-10

#7

He preached to the crowds and approximately 3,000 people believed and were baptized

Peter stood up with the Eleven and preached to the gathered crowd about Jesus; about 3,000 people responded, were baptized, and were added to the church (Acts 2:14-41).

Acts 2:14-41

#9

What vision did Peter receive on the rooftop that challenged his understanding of Jewish food laws?

📖 Acts 10:9-16

#10

Which Jewish leader did Peter confront in front of the Sanhedrin after being arrested for healing the beggar?

📖 Acts 4:5-12

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#10

Caiaphas the high priest

Peter, standing before the Sanhedrin with John, spoke boldly to Caiaphas and other members, declaring that salvation comes through Jesus (Acts 4:5-12).

Acts 4:5-12

#9

A vision of a great sheet containing animals he considered unclean

Peter received a vision of a sheet filled with animals considered unclean by Jewish law, with a voice telling him to eat them; this prepared him to accept Gentiles into the church (Acts 10:9-16).

Acts 10:9-16

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