Peter Apr 2026
Written to encourage Christians facing persecution, emphasizing hope, enduring suffering, and living as "exiles" or "resident aliens" in the world. Peter's Journey from Faith in Jesus to Faith of Jesus
Peter was one of Jesus’ inner circle and a central leader in the early Messianic community. Originally a fisherman named Shimon or Simon on the Sea of Galilee, he was renamed Peter (derived from Petros or Kos , meaning "rock") by Jesus. Tradition dictates that Peter died as a martyr
Tradition dictates that Peter died as a martyr in Rome around 64 CE during Emperor Nero's reign, allegedly crucified upside down because he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Jesus. Despite this, he was passionately loyal
Spent three and a half years with Christ. and rough around the edges
Peter was often impetuous, impulsive, and rough around the edges, frequently acting or speaking without thinking. Despite this, he was passionately loyal. Ministry and Service:
He carried the gospel beyond Israel, ultimately writing letters to believers scattered by persecution in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey).