Peter in the Bible: A Close Look at His Journey with Jesus

What was Peter’s background and profession before meeting Jesus? Peter, originally known as Simon, was a fisherman by trade. This profession was common in Galilee, where he lived near the shores of the Sea of Galilee, also known as Lake Gennesaret. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke all attest to this fact, showing us Peter working alongside his brother Andrew, mending and casting nets (Oberstein et al., 2024). This humble occupation shaped Peter’s character, instilling in him the virtues…