Peter Was Not the Leader You Were Taught (S7E4)

Описание: Peter is remembered as “the Rock,” yet the earliest sources present a far more complex and human figure.

In this episode of Series 7, we examine Peter’s journey from Galilean fisherman to public witness in Jerusalem. We explore his political and economic background in the taxed fishing system of Galilee, his bold confession of Jesus as Messiah, his collapse under interrogation during Jesus’ arrest, and his restoration following the resurrection.

This study follows Peter through Pentecost, Temple confrontations, internal community conflict, and the first major crisis over Gentile inclusion. Rather than presenting Peter as flawless, the sources reveal a leader formed through tension, fear, pressure, and adaptation.

Peter did not become central because he never failed.
He became central because he stumbled forward while holding the movement together at its most dangerous moment.

Credits

Scripture References
Matthew 16:15–23
Matthew 26:69–75
Mark 14:66–72
Luke 22:54–72
John 18:10–27
John 21:1–17
Acts 2:14–36
Acts 6:1–7
Acts 8:14
1 Corinthians 15:5

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Historical and Cultural Context
Second Temple Judaism
Galilean fishing economy
Roman provincial administration

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