Cephas

Becomes part of Jesus's closest three. Witnesses the Transfiguration — sees Jesus in blazing glory on the mountain.

'You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.' The moment Peter gets it right. Jesus calls him the rock.

Steps out of the boat onto the waves toward Jesus. Starts sinking when he looks at the storm. Jesus catches him.

Three times asked if he knows Jesus. Three times he denies it. The rooster crows. Peter breaks down weeping.

'Do you love me?' Three times. One for each denial. Jesus restores him completely — tells him to feed his sheep.

Preaches at Pentecost — 3,000 saved. Heals a lame man at the Temple. Stands before the Sanhedrin unafraid.

A vision of unclean animals teaches him God shows no favoritism. Baptizes the first Gentile believers. Defends Gentile inclusion at the Jerusalem Council.