<p>In this episode of What Faith Looks Like, Paul explores why so many people relate to Peter, an imperfect follower of Jesus who swings between faith and failure. Peter is someone who compared to anyone else in the Bible is someone who we can all relate to. He revisits key moments in the Gospel where Peter doubts and are lifted up: the miraculous catch of fish, confessing Jesus as the Messiah and then being rebuked, walking on water and sinking, and boldly promising loyalty before denying Jesus and weeping bitterly. It is encouraging that Jesus restores Peter, but warns there is a further message of Peter that we sometimes miss. Peter becomes a fearless, steady leader who preaches the message of Jesus at Pentecost, healing and confronting authorities, and helping bring the gospel to Gentiles. Peter isn’t suddenly perfect, but his faith matures into something unshakable, showing believers what they should aspire to become through Jesus’ grace. Peter’s faith starts up with a lot of ups and downs, but then becomes rock solid. It our prayer that our faith will become stronger day by day like the faith of Peter.</p>

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