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Mark 16.7 (NIV)
“But go, tell his disciples and
Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as
he told you.’”
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Matthew’s
version of the event described in this passage doesn’t make any special mention
of Peter, but Mark thought it was important to include this little detail. And while
the other disciples had also abandoned Jesus when things got ugly, Peter’s
denial scene got “special” recognition. Perhaps the angel’s referral to Peter in
this verse was meant to reassure him that he had been forgiven for his earlier
public denial of Jesus; but I think there’s more to it – after all, Peter
wasn’t the only disciple in need of forgiveness or reassurance so why single him out?
What
is special/significant about Peter? I think Jesus was establishing Peter’s
credentials as the leader of the band, putting in motion the transition plan to
be implemented when he left. Peter had blundered and stumbled and, being the
public figure that he was, everyone knew it. Natural leadership skills aside,
without Jesus’ unmistakable blessing, Peter would have had trouble getting
anyone to listen to him. It is not necessary for servants of God to be smooth
and eloquent, only that they have the Savior’s seal of approval. The message is
the star, not the messenger.
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