The following is taken from John 21:15 in the CSB: After they had finished their meal, Jesus addressed Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? Yes, Lord, he answered to him, you are aware of my affection for you. Feed my lambs, he instructed him. Weve all heard of rock slides and the devastation they cause. It was a Dog (the woof woof kind) that followed Tobias and the archangel Raphael on their journey away from Nineveh (per the will of God) the time Tobias was almo. 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. color:#ffffff; 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). .iconbox.av-av_icon_box-e9d9cebfa6ac4ba084396b316784eae6 .iconbox_icon{ The New Testament states that Andrew was the brother of Simon Peter, and likewise a son of Jonah. Why would he do so this time? According to Jesus:PPT VERSE When the Holy Spirit descends upon you, you will be filled with strength. Why did Jesus ask Simon Peter to feed his lambs and then ask him to feed his sheep? Andromeida is the Queen of the South. Jesus would never put Peter in a position of competition with the other disciples. Recall what Peters declaration to Christ was You may put your confidence in a sovereign God. Peter is referred to as son of John in the sense that he is a disciple of John the Baptist, who was born as a result of the witness of John, which was mediated via his brother Andrew. But Jonah hated Nineveh, the Assyrian capital, and deplored the fact that God had granted thousands of people there mercy for their idolatrous ways. While the Apostles are out fishing on the shores of the Sea of Tiberias (Sea of Galilee), the Lord Jesus is in the kitchen preparing fish and bread. Commentators tend to focus on textual variants, or how this might be related to "Simon son of John" (Jn 1:42; 21:15-17). (See also John 16.27) Additionally, Barrett points out that the two Greek verbs appear to be used interchangeably in the Greek version of the Old Testament, the Septuagint (LXX), citing as an example Proverb 8.17, Those who love (phileo) me, I love (agapao), and those who seek me will find me, which both Greek verbs translate the same Hebrew verbahv (love). Thou shalt refuse me three times. Peter responded to him by saying, Even though I die with thee, I will not deny thee. All of the disciples agreed on this, they stated. Jesus sounds as if he is astounded and delighted by what Peter has said. He got Peter to tell him three times that he loved Him! The SON OF JONAS in the reverse act did not even know the FATHER, or that gentiles were also children of God, or that they were worthy of God's mercy, Acts 10:28-29. 0 responses } It was in Galilee that the disciples were since Jesus had instructed them to travel there. Jesus wasn't asking because He didn't know the answer. 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. Why was Simon Called Peter? Take good care of my sheep, Jesus instructed. He was the son of Jonas (Matthew 16:17). When we study the Gospels, we will find that Peters name is actually, Simon son of Jonah. Peter grew up as the son of a fisherman and was a fisherman by trade. The New Testament presents Peter's original name as Simon (, Simn in Greek).In only two passages, his name is instead spelled "Simeon" ( in Greek). Peter has departed his companions and exclaimed without hesitation his profound Messianic belief. 16 He asked him a second time, Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me? He replied to him a third time, Do you love Me? Yes, Lord; You are aware of my affection for You, he said. Jesus sees in his disciple, Simon Peter, not just as the son of his father Jonah but as a spiritual son of the more famous Jonah - one who will proclaim the mercy of God to all peoples,. You are in a boat amid the floods of the dragon. 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 Lord Jesus Christ was well aware that Satan was always striving to bring their group to its knees, and He would not allow the Devil to get the upper hand. As a leader of the Messianic Church, he was influential in the first half of Acts, teaching and preaching the Word of God to Gods people (also known as Israels Little Flock) throughout the whole book of Acts. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. He himself gave the KEY WORDS TO INDICATE BAPTISM saying, "Yet thou hast brought up my life from corruption, 0 Lord my God," Jonah 2:6. 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?. What kind of woman had five husbands? Personally, I am not a fan of the first scenario, which involves the disciples. Fishing was Peter's former livelihood, and he needed to move on to greater things. Simon, son of Jonah, was born in Bethsaida in Galilee in 11 B. C. His father Jonah was born into the Hebrew Tribe of Naphtali. Simon Peters father and that Jonah only shared a common name. Say:Jesus appeared to His followers on two separate occasions. According to Jesus, From now on, you will be fishing for people. They abandoned everything that day in order to follow Jesus (Luke 5:1-11). People who have learnt to look up the lexical forms of Greek words in their Strongs Concordance without understanding much about Greek grammar or the ways in which word use is a fundamental part of establishing meaning in Biblical literature perform this task in large numbers (just as it is in our own language and literature). Cornelius = Zebedee = Nathanael = zacharias = Heli(os) = Eli(as) (cf. (Ask pupils to keep their signs down until you call them on it). Optional Application (without volunteers): Just as the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit, each and every one of us is filled with the Holy Spirit when we place our confidence in Jesus and put our lives in his hands (Acts 2:38). Jesus was going to be leaving the disciples very soon, and the disciples were not prepared for 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. At the first meeting Jesus called him Kepha (stone, in Aramaic) Petros in Greek. I take it that your question is occasioned by Matthew 16:17. Holman Christian Standard Bible And Jesus responded, "Simon son of Jonah, you are blessed because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father in heaven. (1) Peter was the right star for this role, and Christ said itwhen he called him Simon, SON OF JONAS, John 21:15. Peter is referred to as son of Joannes in 1:42 and again in chapter 21, but never between the two passages. The Hebrew word used is FISH (i.e. It takes time and effort to become acquainted with someone on this level. Jesus uses the equivalent of Peter's family name, Simon Bar-Jonah, which would literally mean "Simon, son of Jonah." Making specific reference to Peter's father emphasizes the point Jesus immediately makes about that knowledge. The "these" would be the fish, the fishing business that Peter had returned to after neglecting his duty to Jesus Christ (the chapter's opening verses). All of this is referred to as dwelling in Him. Take note of John 21:1-3: After these things, Jesus appeared to the disciples once again near the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way he revealed himself to them. There were twelve of his followers there: Simon Peter, Thomas named Didymus, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two additional disciples who were not present. Jesus was introduced to Simon by his brother Andrew ( John 1:42 ). Immediately following the prologue, the apostle John is engaged with the ministry of John the Baptist. Your email address will not be published. He participates in the weekly Mere Fidelity podcast, blogs at Alastairs Adversaria, and tweets at @zugzwanged. The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before Me. But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. So Jonah planted himself outside the city and waited for its destruction. God worked in wonderful ways, and many people put their trust in Jesus as a result of his work (Mark 16:20). (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. Matthew, Matthias, Levi = Levite, courtier, landman, Gardener not a sea-man. You can also change some of your preferences. Peter is a bit of a mess and sometimes unreliable. 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). Peter, on the other hand, dodged possible torture by denying Jesus existence. [Return to Good News Vol 1 TOC] [Bible Source], Isaiah 53:5-6; Matthew 12:6-7; Hebrews 5:1-5. color:#ffffff; Peters deep love of Jesus and his profound knowledge of WHO Jesus is, is stable, substantial, immovable, like a rock. Shawn Brasseaux contributed to this article. There is no respect of persons. If the Bible is inspired it must have a meaning which must be preserved. 17 Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me? he inquired of him for the third time. Blessed are thou, Simon bar Jona 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. This name was given to him by Jesus ( Mark 3:16; Luke 6:14; John 1:42 ). Nathanael = Zebedeus is given from god (the royal house) Pedro was a fisherman and worked with his brother and father. 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. It is suggested by many scholars that the "Rufus" mentioned and thanked by St. Paul in Romans 16:13 is Simon's son. In sharing truth with people around her, one person may be convinced, and that person may go on to inform others about her experiences. The fish werent biting, and by the end of the night, the disciples had brought in absolutely nothing. Why? another name is Annas, Ananias; gift from God, like the granate-apple When Peter received the vision from God, he was living in the city of Joppa. When they had finished eating, Jesus turned to Simon Peter and said, Simon son of John, do you love me more than these? (John 21:15, New International Version) Yes, Lord, he acknowledged, you are aware of my affection for you. Feed my lambs, Jesus instructed. Jesus THREE TIMES tells son of Jonas to feed Jesus lambs (sheep). We hope to see you as a part of our community soon and God Bless! He participates in the weekly Mere Fidelity podcast, blogs at Alastairs Adversaria, and tweets at @zugzwanged. For lack of a better phrase, they have Jesus questioning Peter, Do you love Me more than these other disciples love Me? After all, they argue, Peter had declared that no matter what others did, he would always be devoted to Jesus (Matthew 26:33), Others contend that the term more than these refers to the fish. So Cephas and Peter are a bit like "Juan" being the Spanish form of "John". He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.". For three days and three nights, Jonah was in the belly of a fish crying out to God. Our Lord promises Peter that his faith should not fail and tells him to confirm his brethren. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. Jesus gives Peter the power to bind and loose in Heaven covenants made on earth. I do realize that Peter was one of two Simon disciples. Why is Peter called Simon son of Jonah? Your email address will not be published. In the reverse act, we find the SON OF JONAS and the sailors with him afraid to get out in the water, but Peter tried it any way. Simon, son of Jonah, the narrator says (John 21:15-17). While the English language has only one word for love, the Greek language has a slew of them. He was to be a fisher of men, as Christ had stated many years before. Application: In the same way that the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit, each of us gets filled with the Holy Spirit when we place our confidence in Jesus (Acts 2:38). .iconbox.av-av_icon_box-a22fa75bb57220ef977faa75a45be58c .iconbox_icon{ 3 "I'm going out to fish," Simon Peter told them, and they said, "We'll go with you." So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. And God again shows Jonah mercy with this generous revelation: As you pity a plant you did not make so, should I notpity Nineveh where 120,000 people do not yetknow me?. Possibly, the Hebrew form of the name was Yohanan and Jonah is an Aramaic abbreviation, while John is from the Greek form of the same name. Jesus spoke those words after Peter confessed that Jesus is the Christ, the promised Savior, the Son of God. But it was Jesus the Word walking on the waters that calmed the sea, - Notice Jesus' witness for the second time that the disciples' problem was "little faith" because of doubt. Say that after Jesus and the disciples had done eating, Jesus talked to Simon Peter in a private conversation. Later, in John 21, Jesus repeated calls him Simon, son of John (John 21:15-17). JONAH was sent to preach repentance to the gentiles, and God chose the Assyrian city Ninevah for that purpose, Jonah 1:1-2. They were separated in time by about nine centuries. The third time Jesus questioned him, Do you love Me? Peter was embarrassed and felt awful for himself. Was John the Baptist conceived via an immaculate conception? It effectively conveys Jesus amazement at Peters answer.] On the other hand, Im well aware_ (my husband, my father, my son, my mother). Could the story of Peter and Cornelius, and the story of Jonah and the big fish possibly be a beautiful parallel? Consider the following story:One day, Peter announced to the rest of the disciples that he was going fishing on the Sea of Galilee. Exactly what was it that Peter was being recommissioned to perform, What did Jesus seem to be saying concerning Peters death, and do you think it was reassuring that he said it would not happen until Peter was old enough. The Lord made Simon alone, whom he named Peter, the "rock" of his Church. Your email address will not be published. The word Jona means dove. The RIGHT HAND IS JESUS, but demons are "left" for hell! Jesus replied, Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. (The King James Version had rendered Peters identity as Simon Barjona, Simon, son of Jonah.) Jesus spoke those words after Peter confessed that Jesus is the Christ, the promised Savior, the Son of God. Are you angry like JONAH was and the disciples at Jerusalem were because God practices mercy? The prophet Jonah, and Simon, the son of Jonas, better known as Peter, had reverse roles, but the Father taught both the same lesson. However, there are several significant problems with this interpretation of John 21. It is incredible how quickly the Good News can spread! Alastair Roberts (PhD, Durham University) writes in the areas of biblical theology and ethics, but frequently trespasses beyond these bounds. What happens next is to me the great parallel between this charming story and our Gospel for Sunday. Peter, who at the time was called Simon, was a follower of John the Baptist and was the very first disciple that Jesus called, along with his brother Andrew (John 1:35-29). God can smite you with the sun by day to put water of mercy in the rock as the SON OF GOD smote JONAH to teach him mercy. Fishing with a rod and reel was not the type of fishing that you and I would normally perform. He ran hard after Christ but often fell flat on his face. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Freely to be understood as; devils-artist, magician. What we dont know is whether or not Johns deja vu experience on the fishing boat brought back a rush of old memories. In his distaste for the Ninevites, Jonah went in the opposite direction, all the way to Joppa and got on a boat there. First, Peter feared that Jesus doubted his sincerity and repentant heart. NIV And he brought him to Jesus. Simon of Cyrene (Gadara or from overseas) was found on the land: a landman Peter was blessed by God and given a new name, because unlike the multitudes who followed Jesus for their own personal reasons, his heart had been opened by the promptings of the Spirit Who gave him wisdom, an understanding heart, and a willingness to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as his God and Saviour. (9) Now JONAH knew God all the time, that He was merciful to all His children whether Jew or gentile. This question is repeated twice more, and each time Peter responds with a declaration of his love for the Lord, and each time the Lord entrusts him with the exact same pastoral commission as before. When we study the Gospels, we will find that Peter's name is actually, "Simon son of Jonah." Peter grew up as the son of a fisherman and was a fisherman by trade. Peter was the son of Jonah. Jonah's story is told in the short (just 48 verses) but powerful book of Jonah. The higher the vote, the further up an answer is. In contrast, Peter was still feeling the sting of having refused Jesus, but he was optimistic that their relationship would remain intact. (KJV). Im @psephizo on Twitter, so follow me there. What occurs here is a Hebrew play on words a Hebraism which loses its meaning in all other languages (My understanding of abstract concepts is through my senses, things Ive seen, heard, felt.) Peter, who was also known as Simon Peter of Cephas, is considered the first Pope. Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs." 16 A second time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you . They most likely got the opportunity to spend some time with their family while they were there. Report Do you love Me more than you love these fish? Jesus asks them, and they respond affirmatively. But SON OF JONAS when commanded by God the Holy Ghost to go preach to the gentiles did the reverse act. 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. (For example, fishing, etc.) "You are Peter and on this rock I will build my . Later, in Luke 8-11; just before Jesus called Simon to follow him, he called him "Peter", which also means "stone" in Greek. Following three denials of Jesus by Peter, Jesus now proves his love for him three times. Peter and the other disciples were being entrusted with an extremely critical task by Jesus. In John 1:42 and in John 21:15, Simon is called the "Son of John." Although John and Jonah sound alike in both Hebrew and English, they are not the same name. Let's think back to another Jonah, who was the true function / job ancestor of our Simon Peter, though perhaps not the biological ancestor. Or are you a faithful believer like the SON OF JONAS doubting nothing and not gainsaying the Holy Ghost, God's High Priest? Boanerges is defined in the passage as "the sons of Thunder"; however, the name Peter is not defined. Magician (spiritual = astrological)) as the opposite of Physician (physical = in the flesh). You should pray that God would keep you close to Him if you are just starting to come to know Him. 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. 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. He appeared in order to demonstrate that He had risen from the grave and that He was, in fact, the Messiah. The name "Simon" is common enough in the gospels, especially the Gospel of John. My wife, Therese, a businesswoman, joins other lay worshippers in a weekly prayer group called Daughters of Maryin which (among other things) one participant each week provides a spiritual reflection based on that weeks Gospel. ' Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, dost thou love me more more than these others do? The Holy Spirit was sent to fill the disciples just a few days later, just as Jesus had told them (Acts 2:1-4). "I'm sure you're aware of my affection for You." "Feed My lambs," Jesus instructed. In our short gospel for Sunday, Matthew alludes to Jonah, a well familiar figure an Old Testament prophet. Peter, who has recently gotten his own pastoral commission as well as an obituary notice, is now interested in learning what will happen to John. While in Matthew 16:17 Jesus said to him "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah!", meaning Simon son of Jonah. Jesus sees in his disciple, Simon Peter, not just as the son of his father Jonah but as a spiritual son of the more famous Jonah one who will proclaim the mercy of God to all peoples,even those who do not know Him, those who by no fault of their own have not yet had the proclamation of joy and the possibility of eternal life revealed to them. "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". This name is spelled Simeon, based on Greek , in many translations of the Old Testament, where it is borne by the second son of Jacob." When Jesus changed Simon's name to Peter, it was. As a result, here on the shore, Jesus provided Peter with a chance to demonstrate humility when He inquired as to whether Peter loved Him more than the others. But thanks for an interesting question. Mark 16:20 (KJV) Props: a number of signs, each having the name of a different nation written on them. I am familiar with him since I have spent a significant amount of time with him. Peter is "son of John" as the disciple of John the Baptist, birthed by the testimony of John mediated through his brother Andrew. Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Notice in Matthew 8:26. (Matthew 14:1921). (4) The prophet JONAH was asleep in the ship when a tempest arose on the sea. The Apostles, on the other hand, would rather go back to fishing. There is no use of a patronym in the New Testament except in this one case, however, the preserving of the patronym and moreover, its Hebrew form is surprising. Consider supporting the work of the synod by making an offering online or investing in ministry work. Waukesha, WI 53188. . Make the most generous interpretation of other peoples points of view and endeavor to learn from their experiences and viewpoints. Matthew 26:33-35: It is written, In response, Peter stated, Even though all men are offended because of thee, I will never be offended because of thee. Do you really love Me? Jesus inquired once more, this time to Simon, son of John. Yes, Lord, you are aware of my affection for you, he said. 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. JONAH walked right to Nineveh preaching, but the SON OF JONAS had to get past three denials and to see a new raised Christ before he did. Peter betrayed not just Jesus, but also his father, John, in his rejection of his Lordship. Addressed once as "Peter" We now come to the one occasion on which our Lord addressed his disciple as "Peter" instead of as "Simon." This occurs in Luke's Gospel. 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. 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