Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Dont think of discussion as a battle to be won; instead, focus on the issue at hand rather than the individual involved. He participates in the weekly Mere Fidelity podcast, blogs at Alastairs Adversaria, and tweets at @zugzwanged. This name was given to him by Jesus ( Mark 3:16; Luke 6:14; John 1:42 ). Just as Jonah fled from the presence of the LORD, so did Peter deny the Christ, the Son of the living God, but God did not give up on either one of them, and used them both to save the Gentiles. Notice in Matthew 8:26. He gave him the keys of his Church and instituted him shepherd of the whole flock. As if Peter hadnt already been charged with enough duty to last him a lifetime, Jesus tells him for the second time, Follow me, which is a summons for loyal adherence to the work that has been assigned to him by Jesus. Jonah is a story of bias and racism, and a story of obedience to God, even when we do not fully understand what God is doing. 0 responses Barrett, on the other hand, isnt having any of it (p 584), and he uses the parallelism from earlier in John to defend himself: Anyone who truly loves (agapao) me will follow my instructions. Later, in John 21, Jesus repeated calls him "Simon, son of John" ( John 21:15-17 ). Simon bar Jonah simply means that Simon was the son of John (or Jonah). What the story of Jonah reveals to us is that it was always in Gods heart to reconcile all people to Himself and to one another. Report. Learn about the many aspects of WELS ministry work. Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon the son of John. As soon as Peter sees Jesus, he questions him about John: Lord, what about him? he inquires. Mark 16:20 (KJV) Props: a number of signs, each having the name of a different nation written on them. The variation possibly reflects "the well-known custom among Jews at the time of giving the name of a famous patriarch or personage of the Old Testament to a male child [i.e., Simeon] along with a similar sounding Greek . Follow me! Jesus says in this segment of the tale, which we may read here. It effectively conveys Jesus amazement at Peters answer.] He responds, Yea, Lord; thou knowst that I adore thee, he says. Im @psephizo on Twitter, so follow me there. Perhaps one of your parents has looked at you and questioned, Susie, who damaged my lamp? or something like. .iconbox.av-av_icon_box-e9d9cebfa6ac4ba084396b316784eae6 .iconbox_icon{ Jesus informed them that they will be sent forth to teach others how to be rescued from their sins in the near future. He appeared in order to demonstrate that He had risen from the grave and that He was, in fact, the Messiah. Asked January 10 2017 Was John the Baptist conceived via an immaculate conception? Peter, who was also known as Simon Peter of Cephas, is considered the first Pope. After that, theres agape, the self-sacrificed, unconditional love. God worked in wonderful ways, and many people put their trust in Jesus as a result of his work (Mark 16:20). Are there examples in the Bible where a prayer was answered before or during the prayer. Having observed by being caught and executed, Peter will also be taken somewhere he does not want to go, symbolizing the martyrdom he would suffer (21:18-19). Feed my sheep, Jesus answered to him in response. The SON OF JONAS was also on a ship at sea when a tempest came. If we have a love for Jesus that is sufficient, He will begin working on us. At this point, Jesus proclaims You are Peter. The Greek word Petros can be translated rock. Simon Peter is a character whom we see, again and again, behave in a most human way. Jesus asks the same question a second time, but this time we do not have the more than these qualifier linked to the inquiry. 3:6: "for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life"? So I am a Jew and I read the Bible as a Jew. But the church, established for us by Jesus on Peter the human Rock, is always here, ready to take us in her arms and welcome us back with warmth, stability, firmness, and mercy. Why? Come in and enjoy breakfast with me, Jesus said. Jesus gives Peter the power to bind and loose in Heaven covenants made on earth. We make mistakes and bad judgments and beg for forgiveness, or not. Do you have feelings for Me? (See also John 21:17.) Used as a verb, it is the process by which God calls us to salvation, equips us to live the Christian life, and sends us to live with Jesus and for His glory. The SON OF JONAS went and preached to gentiles whom the spirit likened unto beasts. Peter betrayed not just Jesus, but also his father, John, in his rejection of his Lordship. Christ is replying to Peter Blessed are you Simon, son of the Living G-d, Christ parallels what Peter declares to Him. (For example, fishing, etc.) When Peter received the vision from God, he was living in the city of Joppa. .iconbox.av-av_icon_box-a22fa75bb57220ef977faa75a45be58c .iconbox_icon{ Simon fathered the flock; as a priest / temple servant and aspirant (assisting) fisher Knowing the facts about someone will never cause you to fall in love with that person. The word Jona means dove. As Christ said years earlier, he was to be a "fisher of men.". Jesus identifies Simon Peter as the Rock of His new Church. You may put your confidence in a sovereign God. This was the type of fishing that is done with a huge net, and it was successful. A large portion of my work is performed on a freelance basis. Cepheus was a landman,earth-dweller, from profession; Hunter / Warrior = also Fisher another name is Annas, Ananias; gift from God, like the granate-apple Jonah was the son of Amittai, who came from Gath-hepher in Zebulun (called Gittah-hepher in Joshua 19:10-13 ). I understand. You are aware of my affection for You. Take good care of My sheep, Jesus instructed. Im aware of his preferences and dislikes. Is Jonah, from the whale account, Simon Peter's father. Immediately following the prologue, the apostle John is engaged with the ministry of John the Baptist. Because the Lord was with them, and because of the miracles they performed, their message was confirmed. background-color:#990000; He went down to Joppa Jonah 1:1-3. Bob Deffinbaugh, What Is This Thing Called Love? Who is Simon's wife in the Bible? Commentators tend to focus on textual variants, or how this might be related to "Simon son of John" (Jn 1:42; 21:15-17). Alternatively, it might be translated as Do you love me more than the other disciples love me? It may be interpreted as Do you love me more than you love them?. Matthew, Matthias, Levi = Levite, courtier, landman, Gardener not a sea-man. Furthermore, Peter does not react to Jesus inquiry Do youagapaome? with No, Lord, but I dophileoyou but rather with Yes! when he is asked Do youagapaome? As we will see in verse 17, he is upset not because Jesus has changed the word he employs, but rather because Jesus has asked him a third time, a term that John repeats for emphasis, that Jesus has asked him. These men did not walk the water, because Jesus said they were "of little faith.". In comparison to anything we could ever do on our own, he delivers EXCEEDINGLY more. Whether Peter truly loved Jesus with the love of God, Jesus was asking him if he was willing to make a sacrifice for him. (See also John 21:15) Do you have feelings for Me? (See also John 21:16.) All Rights Reserved. Again Jesus said, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you truly love me?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Take care of my sheep." John 21:16. How were Andrew and Peter called to be Apostles? In his distaste for the Ninevites, Jonah went in the opposite direction, all the way to Joppa and got on a boat there. God gave a vision to Peter not only to challenge his perspective towards Gentiles, but to reveal to him that the cross of Jesus Christ has removed the dividing wall of hostility that ceremonial divisions created. But in the reverse act, he and the disciples woke up the Son of God to save them from perishing, Matthew 8:23-25. Andrew was also the son of John (John 1:42) or Jonah (Matthew 16:17), a man we know almost nothing about. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. Jesus looked at him and said, 'You are Simon son of John. We are susceptible to the vagaries of our human passions, strengths, and weaknesses. John prepares the way for the Lamb of God, while Peter conveys the message of the Lamb who has been slaughtered and risen from the dead. They were hauling a net that was overflowing with fish. "You are Peter and on this rock I will build my . Little Satan (Satanas), the old Simon was a sinner; Lord goeth out from me because I am a mam of wrong-doings (lke Jonah was). 11. Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Squidward, Feb 7, 2012. John 21:15-17 The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?". How did Simon of Cyrene help Jesus? Peter's name was also Simeon-the same as the patriarch of one of the 12 tribes of Israel-which was shortened to Simon. Rocks are formed over millennia by heat, friction, and movement. He had just called him in verse 17 "Simon Barjona." This means, Simon son of Jonah. Both boats were so laden with fish that they were on the verge of sinking! Of course God found him, blew up a storm, and Jonah found himself in the belly of a whale where he asked for Gods deliverance. The following morning, after eating a breakfast of fish on the shores of Tiberius with his followers, Jesus addresses Peter personally (John 21). 16 Simon son of John, do you love me? Jesus said yet another time. A good answer provides new insight and perspective. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Jesus hailed him by his family name at the time he bestowed on him his new name. Would he still see Peter as a close buddy and companion if he knew what happened? phim [rocks] used at Job 30:6; Jer 4:29 ), and the combination The majority of Jesus disciples came from Galilee. We know the fathers of the other apostles, but, with the exception of John 1 and 21, we know nothing about Peters father. We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Maybe hes wincing on the inside because hes still thinking about the threefold question that he was asked in front of the fire, and this third question of Jesus is both a painful reminder of his failure and the excruciating process of healing that wound, just as we wince in pain when someone pulls out a splinter or thorn from our hand that has embedded itself in the skin. "Simon", his first name means "He has heard". As a result of his restoration to Jesus company at the beach, he is also returned to his inheritance as the son of John the witness, John the martyr. In the reverse role the SON OF JONAS was always catching and eating the fish, Matthew 4:18-20, but it was the Son of God who stayed in the heart of the earth three days and nights for salvation of more than just himself, Matthew 12:39-41. Due to the fact that he has just returned from a fishing trip, it is very feasible that Peter would have received the question in the final sense, but the question is ambiguous. Follow me! he said as he approached him. Peter has departed his companions and exclaimed without hesitation his profound Messianic belief. . There are two hypotheses to account for this difference: (1) Ionas (Jonah) in Matthew 16:17 may be simply a contraction of Ioanes (John); (2) Peter's father may have been known by two names, Jonah and John. Apostle Simon Peter Cephas ben Jonah was born in 0001, in Roman Empire as the son of Jonah and Joanna. Feed my lambs, he says to him, and he obeys. Was he always such a hot mess, spiritually speaking? (Matthew 14:1921). A comparison and contrast of incidents in the lives of both will show how God did this. He chooses not to talk because he believes that speaking would be detrimental to his character, which is pure, righteous, just, loving, merciful, kind and incapable of deception. By indication of John the Baptist, he was taken by his brother Andrew to meet Jesus Christ. Simon Peter (Simon son of John/Jonah, given the name Peter, Petros, or Cephas meaning "rock" by Christ) was a spiritually complex individual. It is not from earth but from heaven. You shall be called Cephas (which means Peter). Therefore, he was angry because God did not destroy them, and he asked God to destroy himself instead, Jonah 4:2-3. Jesus replied to him as "Simon son of Jonah," saying that he was blessed because God revealed Jesus' identity as Messiah to him. Thank You, God. "Know ye not that so many of us were baptized unto Jesus Christ were baptized unto his death? Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (4) The prophet JONAH was asleep in the ship when a tempest arose on the sea. In the event that any of this is correct, the motto Love is love is rendered meaningless. In that verse Jesus described Simon as "son of Jonah." Elsewhere (John 1:42) Simon Peter is called "son of John." "John" and "Jonah" reflect the variants, or slight differences, in the Greek text. If you have more than one person in mind, call up a volunteer for each one of them and arrange them in a circle around your initial volunteer, facing in.) Or, God can speak to the rock to put in water of mercy as He spoke in a vision to Peter, the SON OF JONAS. However, He does require humility, as Peter demonstrated in John 21:15-17, as opposed to his pompous assertion in Matthew 26:31-33above. Jesus first began teaching people in the open when he first began teaching them in the open. Through a revelation from the Father, Peter had confessed: "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.". Peter is "son of John" as the disciple of John the Baptist, birthed by the testimony of John mediated through his brother Andrew. Does the devil have power to make us sick? As a result, we may miss the actual point of a text that is often right in front of us in favor of more oooh-aaaah deep and insightful conclusions that are, in reality, not very good conclusions. Peter is referred to as son of Joannes in 1:42 and again in chapter 21, but never between the two passages. EN The Holy Spirit was sent to fill the disciples just a few days later, just as Jesus had told them (Acts 2:1-4). Simon Peter. In the reverse act we find Jesus simply baptizing the feet of the SON OF JONAS who asked that his head and hands also be cleaned, John 13:4-10. Copyright / 1995, 1996, and 1998 by the International Bible Society / Used with permission of the International Bible Society-STL. A new study, OneBook: The Gospel of Johnby Ben Witherington, takes readers on a journey through one of the most treasured and essential Gospels in terms of comprehending the identity of the Son of God and his purpose in our society today. He responds, Yea, Lord; thou knowst that I adore thee, he says. Some of you may already have a deep affection for God, which is wonderful. The Hebrew word used is FISH (i.e. NIV And he brought him to Jesus. Do you truly love Memore more than these others do? he said of Simon, the son of John. Simon Peters father and that Jonah only shared a common name. In that verse Jesus described Simon as son of Jonah. Elsewhere (John 1:42) Simon Peter is called son of John. John and Jonah reflect the variants, or slight differences, in the Greek text. Consider the following story:One day, Peter announced to the rest of the disciples that he was going fishing on the Sea of Galilee. They werent even able to offer breakfast for their families. It is necessary that only God can teach a rock to pour out fresh water, and the Holy Ghost must convince the world of sin and righteousness and judgment. Simon the Zealot Also Known as: Simon the Cananaean; Simon the Canaanite; Simon Zelotes. Jonah's story is told in the short (just 48 verses) but powerful book of Jonah. Why? Since that relationship had been compromised by Peter's denial of Jesus, Simon was being called Simon until that relationship could be re-established, which is what Jesus does in this passage. He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.". And without a moments hesitation, Peter said, Yes, Lord,.you are aware of my affection for you. Afterwards, Jesus gave him the order, Feed my sheep. (See John 21:12-15 for further information.) is practical and a little cowardly: We dont really know who you are but everybody says John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, a prophet. The answer Jesus receives from Peter, by contrast, is courageous, inspired, from the gut, quick: but, of course, who else, but You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Yes, Lord, he said in response. They do not appear to hold true for John, who appears to employ a variety of phrases to refer to the same notion on a regular basis. An obvious answer might be the simple fact that Simon's father's name was "Jonah." But that cannot be the true significance in this important passage. Simon of Cyrene (Gadara or from overseas) was found on the land: a landman What do you think the Lord was thinking when He gave Peter the chance to brag once more about his devotion to Him, which resulted in animosity among the disciples who were present throughout the conversation? The symbol of the Holy Spirit the living G-d who gives life 2023 Copyright - Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. D. Miall Edwards Copyright Statement These files are public domain. According to Jesus:PPT VERSE When the Holy Spirit descends upon you, you will be filled with strength. For three days and three nights, Jonah was in the belly of a fish crying out to God. Many of us are familiar with the story of Jonah and the big fish. The parable used was a gourd that shaded Jonah from the hot sun which later withered away when God sent a worm to kill it. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. In response, he says to him for the second time: Simon, son of Jonas, dost thou love me? Yes, Lord, you are aware of my affection for you, he said. Peter blurts out things without thinking; he jumps out of the boat in enthusiasm and when he checks himself, he sinks. You may get the book and video study from our store by clicking here. And after he had gone out onto the porch, another maid noticed him and informed those there that this individual had also been with Jesus of Nazareth. I found it odd that Jesus would address Peter as "Simon bar-Jonah" after his declaration of Jesus as the Christ (Matthew 16:17) not because it's uncommon for men to be referred to as "the son of" someone in the biblical text, but because the occurrence takes place so soon (in the text) after Jesus' declaration that the only sign that the Why is Simon called Peter? Who could God possibly utilize if He only used flawless people? Jesus spoke those words after Peter confessed that Jesus is the Christ, the promised Savior, the Son of God. The New Testament states that Andrew was the brother of Simon Peter, and likewise a son of Jonah. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. (Ask pupils to keep their signs down until you call them on it). Peter grew up his whole life with a religious set of Jewish beliefs that were entrenched deep in his thinking, and God reshaped that set of beliefs through the events in Acts 10. SUPPORT WELS MINISTRYConsider supporting the work of the synod by making an offering online or investing in ministry work. Following three denials of Jesus by Peter, Jesus now proves his love for him three times. Feed my lambs, he explained to him. The second point to consider is whether or not there is a significant difference between the two terms. Then there are bigger groups of individuals, such as the children in your class or the members of your sports team. According to this work, this disciple who is not known the name, and who was with Andrew brother of Simon, could be Judas, who according to this work was the son of Simon, brother of Andrew. It is only permitted to be duplicated for personal, charitable, and non-commercial purposes. When Peter received the vision from God, he was living in the city of Joppa. "Yes, Lord" Peter replied "You know I love you." "Then feed my lambs", Jesus told him." My Question is Whose "Son" is Simon-Peter, and can someone tell me the meaning of "Simon Bar-Jonah, or Simon Bar-Jo'na as the KJV puts it, also the KJV says in John 21:15 that Simon Peter is the "son of Jon'as". . What happens next is to me the great parallel between this charming story and our Gospel for Sunday. When the hot SON hit Jonah, then God taught him about His mercy, Jonah 4:4-11. Rocks can be stable and substantial and can be unstable and dangerous. As Peter preached, people were amazed at his boldness because he was "unschooled" and "ordinary." Tend My lambs, he said to him, and he did. Home; Blog; Bible survey. Because it was almost the length of a football field, they were unable to identify who it was. Does the Bible encourage the practice of Lent? In the Scriptures he is also called Simon bar Jona (meaning Simon the son of Jonah). 4 The two things that prepared me for studying Johns gospel were a desire to pay attention to the details of the text, and the knowledge that all earnest Christians (thanks to C S Lewis) had that there were four words for love in Greek (eros, storge, philiaandagape), pointing to the four different meanings, uses, and ways humans are drawn to others. Judea was the next largest region after that. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. Should the explanation in Genesis on how God created plants before the sun affect the understanding of creation? Then, when everyone had done eating, Jesus turned to Simon Peter and said, Simon son of John, do you love me more than these? 15 Yes, Lord, he acknowledged, you are aware of my affection for you. Feed my lambs, Jesus instructed. Could the story of Peter and Cornelius, and the story of Jonah and the big fish possibly be a beautiful parallel? Older Post Then Peter answers "you are the Christ, the Son of the living God." And then Christ confirms his promise: "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for it is not flesh and blood that has revealed . You can check these in your browser security settings. Report The one command Peter had to obey if he wanted to show any affection for Jesus. Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? Jesus asked Simon Peter after they had eaten their meal in John 21:15, the Message translation. He headed the meeting that elected Matthias to replace Judas (Acts 1:13-26), and he . He denied knowing Jesus on three separate occasions. Pedro was a fisherman and worked with his brother and father. He ran hard after Christ but often fell flat on his face. In doing so he calls his disciple "Simon." When Jesus addresses Peter, he refers to him as Simon, son of Joannes each time. Jesus wanted to teach him and all of us that we need revelation from "above" to know who Jesus is. In reality, he was most likely going to go fishing in his old boat with his old nets on this particular day. What is the meaning of the parable of the rich man and his manager? It is useful when we read through the Word to note locations where events take place and then to look at other parts of the Bible where those locations and names are also mentioned. But there is no additional evidence that Simon's father's name was Jonah. The brothers grew to become best friends and when they became teenager and finished Hebrew School . JONAH was sent to preach repentance to the gentiles, and God chose the Assyrian city Ninevah for that purpose, Jonah 1:1-2. Following Jesus (1:37-39), the two disciples begin to follow him; one of them is Andrew, who informs his brother Simon Peter of this and takes him to Jesus (1:40-42). Consider supporting the work of the synod by making an offering online or investing in ministry work. } (9) Now JONAH knew God all the time, that He was merciful to all His children whether Jew or gentile. He was a visionary, and others were inspired by his example. This city is also mentioned in the Old Testament story of Jonah. You should pray that God would keep you close to Him if you are just starting to come to know Him. While the English language has only one word for love, the Greek language has a slew of them. Peter has been labeled "blessed" for understanding and believing this to be true. Where are we reluctant to go and reach the lost for Jesus? Has the book of Amos been fulfilled or is it a reference to end times? Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon the son of John. While on the boat, a huge storm broke out, and Jonah was thrown overboard and swallowed by a big fish. He was to be a fisher of men, as Christ had stated many years before. Fishing with a rod and reel was not the type of fishing that you and I would normally perform. (1) Peter was the right star for this role, and Christ said itwhen he called him Simon, SON OF JONAS, John 21:15. Your voice is missing! (11) The word Peter means A ROCK. Why did they not simply say Simon son of John as they would elsewhere? Jesus Restores Peter - So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Feed My lambs." He said to him again a second time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him . Peter (also called Simon or Cephas, also called The Zealot) was crucified, head downward, on a cross in . 5:20, 11:3, 11:36, 12:25, 15:19, 16:27, 20:2, 21:15, 21:16, 21:17), and this includes the Father adoring (phileo -love) the Son in Jn. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. (According to Thayers dictionary, agapaoas means to be fond of, to deeply adore, and phileoas means to approve of, to like, to befriend.) 2007BibleLessons4Kidz.com is a website dedicated to teaching children the Bible. You will be called Cephas' (which, when translated, is Peter). According to the chapters opening words, these would be the fish, which would refer to the fishing business that Peter had returned to after ignoring his duty to Jesus Christ. Now you are the "lively stones", I Peter 2:1-8, and what must God do to you to teach you what this means, "I will have mercy and not sacrifice," concerning His ignorant children who act like beasts, Isaiah 53:5-6; Matthew 12:6-7; Hebrews 5:1-5. They are like animals because they are God's children whom He honors, but they do not understand, Psalm 49:20: "Man that is in honor and understandeth not is like the beasts that perish." Human passions, strengths, and tweets at @ zugzwanged Jesus as a battle to be a quot. 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