Br. Nitish continues to delve into Peter’s character, highlighting his salvation, sacrifice, and leadership qualities. Peter’s conversion through personal witness, his sacrifice to follow Jesus, and his leadership among the apostles demonstrate the importance of commitment, sacrifice, and diverse personalities in serving God.
12 Disciples of Jesus: Peter – Part 1
Simon, as he was born, was born in the small town of Bethsaida, which is on the north side of Galilee. “Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.” (John 1:44) His name was Jonah, or Simon, son of Jonas, while Jonah is what he’s called. So his father’s name was Jonah. And at some point, Peter, his wife, his brother Andrew, and his mother-in-law moved to the bigger town of Capernaum, where Jesus would come to live after he was rejected at Nazareth. He became a believer when Andrew, his brother, introduced him to the Lord Jesus Christ.