1 and 2 Peter: Background

Impetuous

Acting suddenly with little thought; impulsive

Simon may have been from the town of ________ but operated his business out of ________ near the Sea of ________.

Bethsaida, Capernaum, Sea of Galilee

Words that describe Peter's strengths

Courage, conviction, and affection

Stamina

Endurance; resistance to fatigue

Fishing was an easy trade that required little work.

False

Peter employed others to wash and mend his nets.

False

What are some incidents that indicate the instability of Simon?

His courage in the Garden and cowardice before a young girl and his pride and humility within a few minutes during the foot washing.

Words that show Peter's weakness:

Impetuousness, pride, and, instability

Peter's father's name was ________, and his brother was ________.

Jonas, Andrew

Instability

Lack of firmness of purpose; changeableness

Livelihood

Means of providing for cost of living

Zealot

One of a Jewish sect who struggled openly against Roman rule

Perseverance

The quality of being persistent in the face of difficulties

Tedious

Tiresome; boring; irksome

Peter was named Simon before the Lord called him.

True

Peter was probably a rather prosperous fisherman.

True

What is a situation that indicates Simon Peter's strengths?

Walking on the water while the other disciples stayed in the ship.

Peter's family was probably partners with ________ and his sons, James and ________.

Zebedee, John