1 and 2 Peter: The Apostle and Writer

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Counterpart

Something that fits with or resembles something else

Concerning the life and ministry of Jesus, Peter wrote about:

The events he witnessed

Antidote

A remedy to counteract the effects of poison

Peter's two Epistles were addressed to Gentile Christians.

False

What were Peter, James, and John considered?

"The Inner Circle"

Brother of Simon

Andrew

Aramaic name of Simon Peter:

Cephas

Consolation

Comfort or relief of misery or distress

Peter did not travel or preach very widely.

False

Acts 11

He defended Gentile rights to salvation and the Holy Spirit.

Acts 15

He fought for Gentile freedom from Jewish laws and customs.

Acts 1

He gave leadership in choosing an Apostle to replace Judas.

Acts 10

He gave the Gospel to the Gentiles in Cornelius' household.

Peter quoted quite often from the letters of ________, which showed that he was thoroughly familiar with Scriptures.

Old Testament

The leader and spokesman for the Apostles was:

Peter

What are the reasons why Peter seems to have been the most prominent disciple?

Peter was the spokesman for the whole group on many occasions and Peter's name is given first in all the lists of disciples.

Greek counterpart of Peter's Aramaic name:

Petros

Number of times Jesus called Peter:

Three

Number of years Jesus was with His disciples

Three and one half

Counteract

To act directly against

Peter and Paul both had a great influence on the early church.

True

Peter defended the rights of the Gentiles on several occasions.

True

Peter probably ministered in Rome before he was martyred.

True

The first 12 chapters of Acts predominantly speak of how the Holy Spirit worked through Peter.

True

Number of disciples who received special training and teaching:

Twelve

Occasions in Acts which show the change in Peter which took place after Pentecost:

When Peter healed the lame man, he used the occasion to preach boldly, Peter spoke with wisdom and kindness about the Gentiles at Jerusalem, and when Peter was arrested, tried, beaten, and released because of his boldness.

Since Peter gave advice on what to do in various situations, his writing style tended to be _________.

instructive

In Peter's two Epistles there are many references to Christ's _________.

word and works


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