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From reading the Bible, I have learned some of Peters many qualities. I have also learned about why Jesus chose peter, and some important life lessons. Peter really would be the best apostle for Jesus to build a church around.

One quality of Peter that i learned is that he is a leader. In Acts 2:14 Peter stands in front of a crowd and leads the men of Judea. He commands them to listen to what he is saying and follow him.He is taking charge instead of the other eleven who could have stepped up. Another quality of Peter that I read about is persistence. In acts 1: 12 - 15. After Peter and the Apostles came back from Mount Oivet, they immediately went upstairs, met up with some women, including Mary, and started praying. After they came back they were probably tired and exhausted but they came back and devoted their time to praying. Those may be some key points on why he was chosen by Jesus.

There may have been many reasons for Jesus to choose Peter as his first Pope. I just mentioned how Peters qualities may have had an effect because he was a leader, he was persistent and he was brave. Jesus might have seen those qualities in him and that guided his decision. Another reason that Jesus might have just had a plan for Peter. He knew from the start that he would meet him, make him an Apostle, and eventually the first Pope. Either way, we learned a lot through Peters journey.

Peter has taught future Popes many things as a Pope and an Apostle. First of all he is the first Pope so he set a groundwork for all future Popes. He set the example for everyone else to follow. Peter also showed many qualities that makes him a good person that the Popes should follow. I really think that the Popes can learn a lot from Peter.

The Bible really helped my understanding of Peter, the first Pope. It has showed me some qualities of Peter, why Jesus may have chosen Peter, and some lessons future Popes can learn from. Over all this has really helped my understanding of Peter.