Fishers of men #2
Whereas Isaiah was cleansed and sent,
Peter was just told to follow and that very special things were going to happen
In following - he would learn and be equipped for the task
Gradually
It's almost as if J makes Peter (and all the disciples) an apprentice
Three year training programme
Learning on the job
Walking on water
Asking for an explanation
Recognises J as Messiah
Gets rebuked by J
One of the few invited to witness the Transfiguration
daft idea about tents
J tests him about tax - tells him to catch a fish and in its mouth will be a coin. Long wait??
Tells Peter to prepare the last supper
perfect blend of learning
Tells Peter that he will be tested (sifted like wheat) - but that he has has prayed for him
strengthen your brothers
Peter denies Christ
After all that ...
One of the first Discs to go to the empty tomb
Jesus looks at him - he wept
Wont let J wash his feet
goes to sleep in the garden
Learning goes full circle as J speaks to him and tells him to put out his nets on the other side - then breakfast
cuts off a mans ear
Finally - forgives him and gives him his commission - feed my sheep
Follow me!
sent out with 12
assume 72