Peter betrayed not just Jesus, but also his father, John, in his rejection of his Lordship. Mark 16:20 (KJV) Props: a number of signs, each having the name of a different nation written on them. Following Jesus (1:37-39), the two disciples begin to follow him; one of them is Andrew, who informs his brother Simon Peter of this and takes him to Jesus (1:40-42). When Peter received the vision from God, he was living in the city of Joppa. And he tells them, Follow me, and I will create you men who fish for men. And they immediately left their nets behind and followed him, they said. Having observed by being caught and executed, Peter will also be taken somewhere he does not want to go, symbolizing the martyrdom he would suffer (21:18-19). (10) AFTER JONAH had preached, God taught him with a parable that He loves all His ignorant children who do not know their right hand from their left, being bound by Satan. Jonah was called to go and preach to the Ninevites, a pagan people whom he viewed as unclean and undeserving of Gods grace and compassion. Jesus identifies Simon Peter as the Rock of His new Church. Phone: 414-256-3200
Jonah means either "dove" or perhaps "disobedient" whereas John means "God is Gracious." So was Peter's father's name Jonah or John? Because I am aware of these things about him, I believe he was a wonderful person. Holman Christian Standard Bible And Jesus responded, "Simon son of Jonah, you are blessed because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father in heaven. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. Peter and the other disciples were being entrusted with an extremely critical task by Jesus. In response, he says to him for the second time: Simon, son of Jonas, dost thou love me? Davies and Allison, Matthew, 2.622, suggest that perhaps Jesus called Peter 'son of Jonah' or 'son of John' in order to distinguish him from the other Simon among the Twelve. He tells him, Feed my lambs, and he does. Simon was not Jonah's son but at two different times. It effectively conveys Jesus amazement at Peters answer.] (2) JONAH was sent to preach repentance to the gentiles, and God chose the Assyrian city Ninevah for that purpose, Jonah 1:1-2. What do you think the Lord was thinking when He gave Peter the chance to brag once more about his devotion to Him, which resulted in animosity among the disciples who were present throughout the conversation? Optional Application (without volunteers): Just as the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit, each and every one of us is filled with the Holy Spirit when we place our confidence in Jesus and put our lives in his hands (Acts 2:38). In the event that any of this is correct, the motto Love is love is rendered meaningless. Then he began cursing and swearing, claiming that he did not know who the man was. Peter, on the other hand, dodged possible torture by denying Jesus existence. You can check these in your browser security settings. Jesus gives Peter the power to bind and loose in Heaven covenants made on earth. Jesus first began teaching people in the open when he first began teaching them in the open. He has been rejected by Israel, crucified, buried, and then resurrected from the dead. You may put your confidence in a sovereign God. Was he always such a hot mess, spiritually speaking? It means God sent His children down from heaven to be born in the earth. He participates in the weekly Mere Fidelity podcast, blogs at Alastairs Adversaria, and tweets at @zugzwanged. Peter, too, will die by crucifixion in the year AD 68, a significant amount of time before the writing of this gospel. Simon fathered the flock; as a priest / temple servant and aspirant (assisting) fisher John 21:15-17 The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?". NASB He brought him to Jesus. By indication of John the Baptist, he was taken by his brother Andrew to meet Jesus Christ. Is there a difference between a lamb and a sheep concerning the faith? You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. Jesus was introduced to Simon by his brother Andrew ( John 1:42 ). Matthew, Matthias, Levi = Levite, courtier, landman, Gardener not a sea-man. "Yes, Lord," he said in response. People who love Jesus will be used by Him. What was the number of times Jesus asked Peter? Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon the son of John. Are there examples in the Bible where a prayer was answered before or during the prayer. Why would he do so this time? Jesus THREE TIMES tells son of Jonas to feed Jesus lambs (sheep). Salome = Elisabeth = house, family of Elisa (the baptist and his father), royal family(of mary the E.). Yes, Lord; you are aware of my affection for you, he said. Words take on meaning in the context in which they are used, and dictionaries merely summarize the ways in which words have been used in the wide variety of circumstances in which they have been employed. The following is taken from John 21:15 in the CSB: After they had finished their meal, Jesus addressed Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? Yes, Lord, he answered to him, you are aware of my affection for you. Feed my lambs, he instructed him. Jesus replied, Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. (The King James Version had rendered Peters identity as Simon Barjona, Simon, son of Jonah.) Jesus spoke those words after Peter confessed that Jesus is the Christ, the promised Savior, the Son of God. Was it because of the blessing Jesus was placing on Peter at that point that he wanted to make it very clear as to which Simon he was referring to? (Ask pupils to keep their signs down until you call them on it). Jesus replied to him as "Simon son of Jonah," saying that he was blessed because God revealed Jesus' identity as Messiah to him. How did the spirit of God move upon the face of the waters in Genesis 1:2? Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Squidward, Feb 7, 2012. But the one thing they had in common was a heart that was filled with love for God. Why did Jesus call Peter "Simon Barjona" in Mt 16:17? Why is he also called the son of man? PETER, SIMON ( ). The use of these phrases in the Gospel of John, as well as the distinction between the four meanings for love in general Greek use, remain unresolved issues in my mind. When we study the Gospels, we will find that Peters name is actually, Simon son of Jonah. Peter grew up as the son of a fisherman and was a fisherman by trade. Those with Peter were so blind to knowing the Father that they were astounded when Cornelius' household received the baptism of heaven from the Holy Ghost which phased out and replaced the baptism of man with natural water, Matthew 3:11; Acts 10:45. As a result of his restoration to Jesus company at the beach, he is also returned to his inheritance as the son of John the witness, John the martyr. Simon bar Jonah simply means that Simon was the son of John (or Jonah). The "these" would be the fish, the fishing business that Peter had returned to after neglecting his duty to Jesus Christ (the chapter's opening verses). He denied knowing Jesus on three separate occasions. God worked in wonderful ways, and many people put their trust in Jesus as a result of his work (Mark 16:20). He received it and went on, reluctantly. In contrast, Peter was still feeling the sting of having refused Jesus, but he was optimistic that their relationship would remain intact. The following morning, after eating a breakfast of fish on the shores of Tiberius with his followers, Jesus addresses Peter personally (John 21). All of this is referred to as dwelling in Him. As we will see, there is a logical progression to what has been discussed here. JONAH was sent to preach repentance to the gentiles, and God chose the Assyrian city Ninevah for that purpose, Jonah 1:1-2. John 21:15 (NIV) Immediately before Jesus arrest, Peter boasted that he would never leave Jesus side, even if every other disciple abandoned him (Matthew 26:33). Peter's original name was Simon, the Greek form of the Hebrew Simeon. January 10 2017 In his confession to Jesus, Peter stated that he and his colleagues had fished all night without catching anything. Why did Jesus tell us to cast the net on the right side of the boat? Peter confessed his feelings for Him once more, this time with sincerity. There is no respect of persons. In stating, Lord, You know all things; You know that I adore You, Peter was absolutely accurate (John 21:17). If you have more than one person in mind, call up a volunteer for each one of them and arrange them in a circle around your initial volunteer, facing in.) We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. So his father's name was either John or Jonah. Following three denials of Jesus by Peter, Jesus now proves his love for him three times. Blessed are thou, Simon bar Jona In reality, Peter was bragging about how much he adored Jesus more than the rest of his fellow apostles. Share ' Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, dost thou love me more more than these others do? If this describes you, please pay attention to what follows. Peter, who has recently gotten his own pastoral commission as well as an obituary notice, is now interested in learning what will happen to John. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. This was the type of fishing that is done with a huge net, and it was successful. Follow me! he said as he approached him. Simon Peter was one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus. (Ahead of time, distribute signs to a number of children across the room.) Please bear in mind that when Jesus talked to Peter and asked him these three questions, He did not speak in Greek (the language in which the Gospel of John is written), but rather in Aramaic, the language used by the Jews of that day, which is important to remember. Thank You, God. He had at least 1 daughter with Hezyr Bat Aristobulus. Simon Peter (Simon son of John/Jonah, given the name Peter, Petros, or Cephas meaning "rock" by Christ) was a spiritually complex individual. He brought him to Jesus. They waited until a cloud obscured His appearance from their view. 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