Characters
Biblical figures
Church
Peter
"Rock"
Bio Summary
שִׁמְעוֹן (Shimon) / Πέτρος (Petros)Fisherman who became leader of the apostles. Impulsive and flawed, but transformed into the rock of the church.
Birth
w. 1 BC
Death
w. 64-68 AD
Family
father: Jonasbrother: Andrewwife: Unknown (mentioned)
Key Events
- Called by Jesus
- Confession at Caesarea Philippi
- Transfiguration
- Denial of Jesus
- Restoration after resurrection
- Pentecost
- Cornelius's Conversation
- Martyrdom in Rome
Character Traits
ImpulsivenessLoyaltyLeadershipRepentance
Historical Locations
BethsaidaCapernaumJerusalemAntiochPomegranate
Life Lessons
- Jesus uses imperfect people and transforms them
- Failure is not final - there is restoration
- Christian leadership is born from humility
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