Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/apostle-peter-disciple-lessons-from-the-rock Peter begins as a bold, brash, spiritually dull disciple, but after Pentecost he changes. God forms him into a powerful foundation for the emerging church. By exploring each of the instances where he appears in the Bible, we seek to learn how we can grow as disciples ourselves. © 2025, Ralph F. Wilson. All rights reserved. ac61524e-ed0a-5333-877c-1fb71c2f4b29 yes en Wed, 20 May 2026 10:50:26 -0700 Wed, 20 May 2026 10:51:47 -0700 https://www.jesuswalk.com/peter/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/wqoWUf8TZQFSnpdEiTR9l0zyViyTsZ1lisu3kdEQJz8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jNzcy/OTQyM2M3NWEzMmI2/NGIyZDY5NjQyYTc4/YTVmMS5qcGc.jpg https://www.jesuswalk.com/peter/ serial JesusWalk Bible Study Series Peter begins as a bold, brash, spiritually dull disciple, but after Pentecost he changes. God forms him into a powerful foundation for the emerging church. By exploring each of the instances where he appears in the Bible, we seek to learn how we can grow as disciples ourselves. Peter begins as a bold, brash, spiritually dull disciple, but after Pentecost he changes. Peter, Cephas, Simon Peter, Rock, Apostle, St. Peter Dr. Ralph F. Wilson pastor@joyfulheart.com No No 1 1 Introduction to the Apostle Peter Podcast full 8a1f45d0-535a-451a-a0dc-ade4f882f365 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a615633c Outlines the scope and purpose of this study of the Apostle Peter – especially to learn from Peter’s experiences as recorded in the New Testament to help form in us lives of authentic disciples today. Easy listenable style.

]]> Outlines the scope and purpose of this study of the Apostle Peter – especially to learn from Peter’s experiences as recorded in the New Testament to help form in us lives of authentic disciples today. Easy listenable style.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:39:46 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 199 Outlines the scope and purpose of this study of the Apostle Peter – especially to learn from Peter’s experiences as recorded in the New Testament to help form in us lives of authentic disciples today. Easy listenable style.

]]> Peter, Cephas, Simon Peter, Rock, Apostle, St. Peter No 2 2 1. The Call of Peter full 69b3213c-6ad2-4036-83e9-ed386571a5b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7fc58b7a Explores Peter’s meeting with Jesus in Judea and his interest in John the Baptist’s phrase ‘Lamb of God.’ Looks at Simon Peter’s various names, then studies accounts of his call in the Synoptic Gospels to be a ‘fisher of men.’ Concludes with the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law, and Peter’s search for the missing Master.

]]> Explores Peter’s meeting with Jesus in Judea and his interest in John the Baptist’s phrase ‘Lamb of God.’ Looks at Simon Peter’s various names, then studies accounts of his call in the Synoptic Gospels to be a ‘fisher of men.’ Concludes with the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law, and Peter’s search for the missing Master.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:42:22 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 2600 Explores Peter’s meeting with Jesus in Judea and his interest in John the Baptist’s phrase ‘Lamb of God.’ Looks at Simon Peter’s various names, then studies accounts of his call in the Synoptic Gospels to be a ‘fisher of men.’ Concludes with the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law, and Peter’s search for the missing Master.

]]> Peter, Cephas, Lamb of God, fishers of men, mother-in-law No 3 3 2. Peter's Growth as a Disciple (Matthew 14-18) full 23e8e62c-0153-4b48-bdba-537cd7bb70f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63314378 Considers Peter role as the lead apostle, spokesman for the Twelve, and a member of Jesus’ inner circle. Explores Peter walking on the water, finding the temple tax in a fish’s mouth, and the extent to which we must forgive those who sin against us.

]]> Considers Peter role as the lead apostle, spokesman for the Twelve, and a member of Jesus’ inner circle. Explores Peter walking on the water, finding the temple tax in a fish’s mouth, and the extent to which we must forgive those who sin against us.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:44:11 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 2271 Considers Peter role as the lead apostle, spokesman for the Twelve, and a member of Jesus’ inner circle. Explores Peter walking on the water, finding the temple tax in a fish’s mouth, and the extent to which we must forgive those who sin against us.

]]> Peter, Cephas, Twelve disciples, walking on the water, temple tax, forgiveness, seven times seventy, seventy-two No 4 4 3. Peter's Confession and the Keys to the Kingdom (Matthew 16:13-27) full 875bc0bc-f94c-4e1b-b551-c00222d06149 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0198e27e At Caesarea Philippi, Peter confesses, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.’ He is blessed for his faith, but is soon after rebuked as ‘Satan’ for resisting Jesus’ teachings about his eventual violent death and resurrection. Explores Peter as the rock, the recipient of the keys of the kingdom, and one given authority to bind and loose sins.

]]> At Caesarea Philippi, Peter confesses, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.’ He is blessed for his faith, but is soon after rebuked as ‘Satan’ for resisting Jesus’ teachings about his eventual violent death and resurrection. Explores Peter as the rock, the recipient of the keys of the kingdom, and one given authority to bind and loose sins.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:46:10 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 2888 At Caesarea Philippi, Peter confesses, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.’ He is blessed for his faith, but is soon after rebuked as ‘Satan’ for resisting Jesus’ teachings about his eventual violent death and resurrection. Explores Peter as the rock, the recipient of the keys of the kingdom, and one given authority to bind and loose sins.

]]> Peter, Cephas, Caesarea Philippi, confession, messiah, Christ, rebuked, Satan, death, resurrection, rock, keys of the kingdom, binding, loosing, remitting, forgiving No 5 5 4. Peter's Glory and Humiliation (Luke 9:27-36; John 13:1-17) full e650699d-7177-4c49-aa9b-32437d71f70f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cd3b880 Observes Peter glimpsing the glory of Jesus’ transfiguration during a mountain meeting with Elijah and Moses and Peter’s inane suggestion to build three shelters. When Jesus humbly washes the disciples’ feet, Peter first resists, then asks for a full bath. Also explores Peter’s teaching on humbling oneself in 1 Peter 5.1-7.

]]> Observes Peter glimpsing the glory of Jesus’ transfiguration during a mountain meeting with Elijah and Moses and Peter’s inane suggestion to build three shelters. When Jesus humbly washes the disciples’ feet, Peter first resists, then asks for a full bath. Also explores Peter’s teaching on humbling oneself in 1 Peter 5.1-7.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:47:48 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 1927 Observes Peter glimpsing the glory of Jesus’ transfiguration during a mountain meeting with Elijah and Moses and Peter’s inane suggestion to build three shelters. When Jesus humbly washes the disciples’ feet, Peter first resists, then asks for a full bath. Also explores Peter’s teaching on humbling oneself in 1 Peter 5.1-7.

]]> Peter, Cephas, transfiguration, Moses, Elijah, shelters, booths, washing feet, footwashing, humble, humbling self No 6 6 5. Peter's Crisis and Denial (Luke 22, Mark 14) full 1199fd9d-726a-4dec-be60-8d8406aa28b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dcb145fe Reviews Peter's bravado and Jesus’ prediction of his denial before the cock crows. Explores Jesus' saying that he will be sifted like wheat shaken in a sieve, later to strengthen his brothers. Examines Peter sleeping in the Garden of Gethsemane, cutting off the servant Malchus’s ear at Jesus’ arrest, and Peter’s denial in the high priest’s courtyard. Compares Peter’s denial to Judas’s betrayal.

]]> Reviews Peter's bravado and Jesus’ prediction of his denial before the cock crows. Explores Jesus' saying that he will be sifted like wheat shaken in a sieve, later to strengthen his brothers. Examines Peter sleeping in the Garden of Gethsemane, cutting off the servant Malchus’s ear at Jesus’ arrest, and Peter’s denial in the high priest’s courtyard. Compares Peter’s denial to Judas’s betrayal.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:49:40 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 2459 Reviews Peter's bravado and Jesus’ prediction of his denial before the cock crows. Explores Jesus' saying that he will be sifted like wheat shaken in a sieve, later to strengthen his brothers. Examines Peter sleeping in the Garden of Gethsemane, cutting off the servant Malchus’s ear at Jesus’ arrest, and Peter’s denial in the high priest’s courtyard. Compares Peter’s denial to Judas’s betrayal.

]]> Cephas, Peter, denial, sifted, wheat, bravado, cock, rooster, sleeping, Gethsemane, denial, betrayal, Judas No 7 7 6. Peter and the Risen Christ (Luke 24; John 20-21) full 323ff85c-ad2e-43f3-8e17-347d98f029fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9613b30 Explores Peter running to the tomb on Easter morning and finding carefully folded graveclothes. Reviews Jesus’ appearance to Peter.  Examines Jesus’ appearance to his disciples in Galilee with the miracle of catching a net-full of fish and Jesus restoring Peter: “Do you love me? Feed my sheep.” Studies Jesus' prophesy of Peter’s crucifixion.

]]> Explores Peter running to the tomb on Easter morning and finding carefully folded graveclothes. Reviews Jesus’ appearance to Peter.  Examines Jesus’ appearance to his disciples in Galilee with the miracle of catching a net-full of fish and Jesus restoring Peter: “Do you love me? Feed my sheep.” Studies Jesus' prophesy of Peter’s crucifixion.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:51:59 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 1670 Explores Peter running to the tomb on Easter morning and finding carefully folded graveclothes. Reviews Jesus’ appearance to Peter.  Examines Jesus’ appearance to his disciples in Galilee with the miracle of catching a net-full of fish and Jesus restoring Peter: “Do you love me? Feed my sheep.” Studies Jesus' prophesy of Peter’s crucifixion.

]]> Peter, Cephas, Easter, tomb, sepulchre, graveclothes, fishing, Galilee, love, feed my sheep, crucifixion, restoration No 8 8 7. Peter's Leadership in the Early Church (Acts 1-4) full 0ad9974e-2201-40e7-9ac9-f1225d7dec01 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c87855a Explores Peter leading the group of 120 disciples after Jesus’ ascension to select Matthias as the twelfth disciple to take Judas’s place. Examines Peter’s sermon on Pentecost that wins 3,000 converts, his ministry preparation, and his healing the lame beggar at the temple. Explores Peter’s sermon after the healing and his witness to Christ before the Sanhedrin. Considers a passage from 1 Peter 3 on giving testimony.

]]> Explores Peter leading the group of 120 disciples after Jesus’ ascension to select Matthias as the twelfth disciple to take Judas’s place. Examines Peter’s sermon on Pentecost that wins 3,000 converts, his ministry preparation, and his healing the lame beggar at the temple. Explores Peter’s sermon after the healing and his witness to Christ before the Sanhedrin. Considers a passage from 1 Peter 3 on giving testimony.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:53:45 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 2884 Explores Peter leading the group of 120 disciples after Jesus’ ascension to select Matthias as the twelfth disciple to take Judas’s place. Examines Peter’s sermon on Pentecost that wins 3,000 converts, his ministry preparation, and his healing the lame beggar at the temple. Explores Peter’s sermon after the healing and his witness to Christ before the Sanhedrin. Considers a passage from 1 Peter 3 on giving testimony.

]]> Cephas, Peter, 120 disciples, Judas, Matthias, Pentecost, preparation, healing, lame beggar, temple, sermon, Sanhedrin, testimony. No 9 9 8. Peter's Authority and Power (Acts 5-8) full e5e3822a-06b7-46eb-a097-03fb2a386136 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e70bf479 Explores Peter’s powerful handling of the case of Ananias and Sapphira lying about property given to the church. Examines how Peter's shadow heals people and the power of holy people and objects. Recounts the apostles’ arrest, Peter’s clear testimony and Gamaliel’s counsel to the Sanhedrin. Examines Peter’s and John’s ministry in Samaria to see the Holy Spirit fall on believers there and Peter’s rebuke of Simon Magus the sorcerer who seeks to buy spiritual power.

]]> Explores Peter’s powerful handling of the case of Ananias and Sapphira lying about property given to the church. Examines how Peter's shadow heals people and the power of holy people and objects. Recounts the apostles’ arrest, Peter’s clear testimony and Gamaliel’s counsel to the Sanhedrin. Examines Peter’s and John’s ministry in Samaria to see the Holy Spirit fall on believers there and Peter’s rebuke of Simon Magus the sorcerer who seeks to buy spiritual power.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:55:30 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 2395 Explores Peter’s powerful handling of the case of Ananias and Sapphira lying about property given to the church. Examines how Peter's shadow heals people and the power of holy people and objects. Recounts the apostles’ arrest, Peter’s clear testimony and Gamaliel’s counsel to the Sanhedrin. Examines Peter’s and John’s ministry in Samaria to see the Holy Spirit fall on believers there and Peter’s rebuke of Simon Magus the sorcerer who seeks to buy spiritual power.

]]> Peter, Cephas, Ananias, Sapphira, shadow, healing, arrest, testimony, Gamaliel, Samaria, Holy Spirit, Simon Magus, Simon the Sorcerer No 10 10 9. Peter's Ministry to the Gentiles (Acts 9-11) full 6b94a23a-0f0c-4c57-bec8-5d7af8e6df7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef94d3f4 Explores Peter’s outreach to the Gentiles in Lydda and Joppa with the healing of Aeneas and the raising of Dorcas. Studies Pete staying at the smelly house of Simon the Tanner. Examines Peter leading the Christian movement to break into the Gentile population with the Spirit falling on Gentiles at the house of Cornelius in Caesarea, with its implications for further outreach.

]]> Explores Peter’s outreach to the Gentiles in Lydda and Joppa with the healing of Aeneas and the raising of Dorcas. Studies Pete staying at the smelly house of Simon the Tanner. Examines Peter leading the Christian movement to break into the Gentile population with the Spirit falling on Gentiles at the house of Cornelius in Caesarea, with its implications for further outreach.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:56:54 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 2667 Explores Peter’s outreach to the Gentiles in Lydda and Joppa with the healing of Aeneas and the raising of Dorcas. Studies Pete staying at the smelly house of Simon the Tanner. Examines Peter leading the Christian movement to break into the Gentile population with the Spirit falling on Gentiles at the house of Cornelius in Caesarea, with its implications for further outreach.

]]> Peter, Cephas, Gentiles, Lydda, Joppa, Aeneas, Dorcas, Tabitha, Simon the Tanner, Cornelius, Caesarea, Holy Spirit No 11 11 10. Peter's Escape, Hypocrisy, and Counsel (Acts 12-15) full 4543ec99-1a5c-4e64-816e-893b0a63dc63 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1644ea4 Considers Peter’s arrest by Herod Agrippa and the angel releasing him from prison. Explores a passage on rejoicing in suffering from 1 Peter 1. Examines Peter’s hypocrisy and confrontation with Paul in Antioch and Peter’s testimony at the Council of Jerusalem that sways the meeting to accept Gentiles as full Christians.

]]> Considers Peter’s arrest by Herod Agrippa and the angel releasing him from prison. Explores a passage on rejoicing in suffering from 1 Peter 1. Examines Peter’s hypocrisy and confrontation with Paul in Antioch and Peter’s testimony at the Council of Jerusalem that sways the meeting to accept Gentiles as full Christians.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:58:32 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 1965 Considers Peter’s arrest by Herod Agrippa and the angel releasing him from prison. Explores a passage on rejoicing in suffering from 1 Peter 1. Examines Peter’s hypocrisy and confrontation with Paul in Antioch and Peter’s testimony at the Council of Jerusalem that sways the meeting to accept Gentiles as full Christians.

]]> Peter, Cephas, arrest, prison, Herod, Agrippa, angel, Rhoda, suffering, hypocrisy, Paul, Antioch, testimony, Council of Jerusalem, Gentiles No 12 12 11. Peter's Death and Legacy (John 21:18-19; 1 and 2 Peter) full 52e5a90e-0d8a-4601-9c8d-1a1b810c8243 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6b05939 Details what we know of Peter’s extended ministry in Antioch, Asia Minor, and Corinth. Explores various early Christian references to Peter’s ministry in Rome, his relationship to Mark as his interpreter, as well as his ministry of miracles and evangelism there and opposition to false teacher. Examines several of his teachings on practical Christian living – priesthood, holiness, and submission, and following in Jesus’ steps. Considers Peter’s death by crucifixion, and three passages of Peter’s view of Jesus as Lamb of God, sin-bearer, and atoning sacrifice from 1 Peter.

]]> Details what we know of Peter’s extended ministry in Antioch, Asia Minor, and Corinth. Explores various early Christian references to Peter’s ministry in Rome, his relationship to Mark as his interpreter, as well as his ministry of miracles and evangelism there and opposition to false teacher. Examines several of his teachings on practical Christian living – priesthood, holiness, and submission, and following in Jesus’ steps. Considers Peter’s death by crucifixion, and three passages of Peter’s view of Jesus as Lamb of God, sin-bearer, and atoning sacrifice from 1 Peter.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:00:30 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 2899 Details what we know of Peter’s extended ministry in Antioch, Asia Minor, and Corinth. Explores various early Christian references to Peter’s ministry in Rome, his relationship to Mark as his interpreter, as well as his ministry of miracles and evangelism there and opposition to false teacher. Examines several of his teachings on practical Christian living – priesthood, holiness, and submission, and following in Jesus’ steps. Considers Peter’s death by crucifixion, and three passages of Peter’s view of Jesus as Lamb of God, sin-bearer, and atoning sacrifice from 1 Peter.

]]> Peter, Cephas, Antioch, Asia Minor, Corinth, Rome, Mark, interpreter, Simon Magus, priesthood of believers, holiness, submission, WWJD, crucifixion, upside-down, Lamb of God, sin-bearer, sacrifice No 13 13 Bonus: Chronology of Peter's Life bonus 9469812a-c28b-45f0-a744-ee8c4931f299 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35bd5c2e Explores approximate dates for the main events in Peter’s life and in the early church.

]]> Explores approximate dates for the main events in Peter’s life and in the early church.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:01:39 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 234 Explores approximate dates for the main events in Peter’s life and in the early church.

]]> Peter, Cephas, chronology, dates No 14 14 Bonus: The Synoptic Problem bonus 40543ca3-3dfc-4ea7-a118-513eab23d57c https://share.transistor.fm/s/96bb1c84 Reviews the Synoptic Problem of common sources for Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and the interrelationships between these three Gospels.

]]> Reviews the Synoptic Problem of common sources for Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and the interrelationships between these three Gospels.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:03:17 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 333 Reviews the Synoptic Problem of common sources for Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and the interrelationships between these three Gospels.

]]> Synoptic, Matthew, Mark, Luke, interpreter, ur-gospel, Quelle, Q-source No 15 15 Bonus: Primacy of Peter vs. Papal Primacy bonus cb960ca5-d4cd-474b-be81-396f67453342 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b63f6a00 Traces leadership from elders in the early church to a monarchial episcopacy. Examines the terms “father,” “pope,” and “pontiff.” Differentiates between the primacy of Peter which is clear in Matthew 16, and the primacy of the Roman bishop or Pope which evolved gradually over time.

]]> Traces leadership from elders in the early church to a monarchial episcopacy. Examines the terms “father,” “pope,” and “pontiff.” Differentiates between the primacy of Peter which is clear in Matthew 16, and the primacy of the Roman bishop or Pope which evolved gradually over time.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:05:13 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 437 Traces leadership from elders in the early church to a monarchial episcopacy. Examines the terms “father,” “pope,” and “pontiff.” Differentiates between the primacy of Peter which is clear in Matthew 16, and the primacy of the Roman bishop or Pope which evolved gradually over time.

]]> Peter, Cephas, pope, pontiff, Rome, bishop, primacy, monarchial episcopacy No 16 16 Bonus: The Legend of Peter's Upside-Down Crucifixion bonus d9989d9b-e2f6-4b33-8db0-943b6cbceaf6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a9ac39a Explores accounts of Peter being crucified upside down. Concludes that while Peter was clearly crucified, only later sources claim him his head-down crucifixion, so the story is probably apocryphal.

]]> Explores accounts of Peter being crucified upside down. Concludes that while Peter was clearly crucified, only later sources claim him his head-down crucifixion, so the story is probably apocryphal.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:06:12 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 260 Explores accounts of Peter being crucified upside down. Concludes that while Peter was clearly crucified, only later sources claim him his head-down crucifixion, so the story is probably apocryphal.

]]> Peter, Cephas, crucifixion, upside-down No 17 17 Bonus: Can a Human Minister Forgive Sin? bonus 08f5c997-5ff1-4a51-bd95-14e6c9f49d94 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bab4e67b Peter is given the keys to the kingdom and the power to bind and loose, that is, to forgive and not forgive sins. Explores the power of absolution from sin and the need for repentance or penitence. Concludes that human minister forgiving sin consists of announcing God’s forgiveness based on Christ's promises to the penitent, but that only God actually forgives sin.

]]> Peter is given the keys to the kingdom and the power to bind and loose, that is, to forgive and not forgive sins. Explores the power of absolution from sin and the need for repentance or penitence. Concludes that human minister forgiving sin consists of announcing God’s forgiveness based on Christ's promises to the penitent, but that only God actually forgives sin.

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:07:28 -0800 Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Dr. Ralph F. Wilson 370 Peter is given the keys to the kingdom and the power to bind and loose, that is, to forgive and not forgive sins. Explores the power of absolution from sin and the need for repentance or penitence. Concludes that human minister forgiving sin consists of announcing God’s forgiveness based on Christ's promises to the penitent, but that only God actually forgives sin.

]]> absolution, power of the keys, keys of the kingdom, remit, forgive, repentance, penitence, bind, loose No