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Peter

Just finished this audio book by Michael Card on the life of Peter. I enjoyed it very much. I've always viewed Paul as the mac-daddy of the early church, but this book helped me realize how powerful a contribution Peter made. I never really acknowledged or pictured just how personal a relationship Jesus had with Peter, and the book points this out very well. Often when rebuking or speaking to the disciples, Jesus addresses only Peter, which makes it clear that Peter was the leader.

The author is no catholic, but he makes some interesting points about the verse where Jesus states "and upon this Rock I will build my church." Catholics of course indicate this means Jesus was dubbing Peter the first Pope. (Please note that Peter was married!) The author points out that Jesus WAS in fact referring to Peter and not himself. Peter was obviously used mightily by God in leading the disciples, preaching the gospel, and growing the new church.

Another thing I had never realized, that the author indicates is true, is that Paul and Peter were both killed around the same time. Paul, beheaded, since he was a Roman citizen, and Peter, crucified, upside-down, as he indicated he was not worthy to be killed in the same manner as Jesus.

8/04/2005 10:45:00 AM by Todd Bacon 0 comments