01 From Fisherman to Apostle: How Peter Learned to Follow Jesus as Lord

In this introductory episode to our new series on 1 Peter, we step back to meet the man behind the letter: the Apostle Peter. We trace his story from fisherman on the Sea of Galilee to foundational witness of Jesus Christ, and consider how his encounter with Jesus in Luke 5 reshaped his identity, priorities, and understanding of what it means to follow the Lord. In this week’s episode, we explore:Why 1 Peter mattered so much in the life of the teacher—and why it still matters for us todayThe background of the letter: Peter’s authorship, the role of Silvanus, and the setting in Rome under NeroWhat it means that Peter is “an apostle of Jesus Christ” and how apostolic authority served the early churchKey moments from Peter’s life in the gospels that reveal his personality, strengths, and failuresThe calling of Peter in Luke 5: Jesus stepping into Peter’s ordinary world, the miraculous catch of fish, and Peter’s confession of sinHow Jesus redirects Peter from catching fish to “catching people,” offering a new purpose more valuable than financial or worldly successA picture of discipleship as walking side-by-side in real life—serving, learning, and growing together in ChristAn invitation to move from seeing Jesus as merely “teacher” to embracing Him as “Lord,” whose words bring true lifeAfter listening, you’ll come away with a clearer picture of who Peter is, why his voice carries such weight in the New Testament, and how his story prepares us to hear his letter with fresh ears. You’ll be encouraged to examine what you’re chasing in your own life, to seek relationships that foster real spiritual growth, and to follow Jesus with the same wholehearted surrender that led Peter to leave everything for the sake of the words of life. Series: 1Peter: Living as aliens and strangersMost people fail at Bible study because no one ever taught them how. Bible Study Boot Camp fixes that: one short email a day for a week, plus a worksheet you can use on any passage for the rest of your life.Sign up for Bible Study Boot Camp