Life of Peter

Peter plays a central role in the story of Jesus. The four Gospel writers often place him in a prominent position among the initial band of twelve disciples, portraying him as speaking or acting for the whole group. But, as the biblical narrative tells, Peter is far from perfect. There is an intriguing mixture of fear and courage, affirmation and denial, conviction and doubt, impulsiveness and resolution. In this study, we will examine the life and faith of the apostle Peter, with all his human frailties as well as his strengths, and consider what we might learn about the journey of Christian discipleship.