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CHARACTERS OF THE BIBLE Peter

Peter is perhaps the most relatable New Testament character.

There are few New Testament characters as complex as Peter, because he seems to have many different personalities. At times he is the zealous follower who claims he will never back down from his faith (Matt 26:33). At other times he is the timid disciple who cowers at the mocking of two servant girls (Matt 26:69-72). He boldly walks on water but later sinks (Matt 14:28-31); he bravely draws his sword at Jesus’arrest (John 18:10). If you follow the whole story of Peter’s life, you can’t

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