1. Simon By Meredith and Ellen

2. His Family He had a brother named Andrew who was also one of the 12 disciples (Luke 6:14) His father was John or Jonah (Matthew 16:17) Hometown was Bethsaida (John 1:44)

3. Simons Background Simon changed to Cephas, which means Peter, which means rock.

4. Jesus Predicted In Matthew 26:31-35 Jesus predicted that before the rooster crowed Simon Peter would disown him three times.

5. Jesus told Peter that before the rooster crowed that Peter would deny Jesus 3 times. He said Lord I would never deny you. The First Denial

6. The first denial (continued) The first denial: a servant girl came to him as he was by the fire; she accused him of being a follower of Jesus, and he denied it.

7. The Second Denial Now Peter sat outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came to him, saying, "You also were with Jesus of Galilee." But he denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you are saying." Mt 26.69-70

8. The Third Denial One hour later after the first two denials a group of servants came up to him and asked him if he was a follower of Jesus. He cursed this and when he denied it, his third denial of Jesus, the rooster crowed.

9. Occupation Simon Peter was a Fisherman. His brother Andrew was also a fisherman.

10. His Nature His nature was impetuous, and had a FIERCE devotion to Christ.

11. Walks on water Simon Peter starts to walk on water but begins to sink because he had little faith.

12. Peter Heals In Acts 3:1-10 Simon Peter heals a crippled beggar who had been crippled from birth by helping him up and instantly his feet and ankles became strong.

13. Jesus Heals Peter, James, and John witness Jesus Heal a Deceased (Dead) girl

14. Peter Escapes In Acts 12:6-19 Peter miraculously escapes from prison with an angel of the Lord

15. Peter’s wife We know that Simon Peter was married, but we do not know her name.

16. Peter finds a coin In Matthew 17:26-41 Peter finds a coin in a fish’s mouth after Jesus foretold it.

17. Peter at the transfiguration After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.

18. Jesus came and told them to cast their nets on the other side This is a Painting of Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John Fishing

19. Peter Speaks In Acts 10, Simon Peter speaks with the gentiles after Cornelius and Peter have visions from God Gentiles …