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Peter
Fisherman who became a leader of Jesus' disciples
Peter was a fisherman who followed Jesus. He made mistakes, but Jesus forgave him, and he became a brave leader!
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Important events
- Jesus called him to be a 'fisher of people.'
- He walked on water toward Jesus.
- He said he didn't know Jesus, and later Jesus restored him.
- He preached at Pentecost.
Read about Peter in the Bible
Bible-times background
Peter (also called Simon) was a fisherman from Galilee. Jesus gave him the name Peter, meaning 'rock.'
What it meansLessons we can learn
- Jesus forgives and restores.
- God uses ordinary people.
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