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