Comparing Peter In The Gospels Of Mark And John

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The function of Peter in the gospels of Mark and John are strikingly similar because Peter is used in both of the gospels to praise and highlight the characteristics of Jesus. Although the two Jesus characters in the book of Mark and John are referencing the same historical human, the events in the each of the gospels produce different effects to understanding what kind of person Jesus is. The gospel of Mark uses Peter feature Jesus’ humanity and role as messiah while the gospel of John involves Peter in awe of the divinity of Jesus. In both gospels of Mark and John, Peter helps emphasize different attributes of Jesus by following, praising, and learning from Jesus.
Despite their reference to the historical Jesus, the gospels of Mark and John both portray a very different characters. In the gospel of Mark, Jesus is a divine being, but is often portrayed as more human. He is baptized by John the baptist, which shows the humility of Jesus. Jesus cries out to His God “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mark 15:34) during his crucifixion. The humility and anguish Jesus demonstrates that Jesus …show more content…

Peter emphasizes the divinity of Jesus as he states that Jesus has “the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy one of God” (John 6:68-69). Unlike the Peter in the gospel of Mark, this Peter understands that Jesus is not a Messiah to save the Jews from the Romans and rule over the nations. Instead, Jesus is here to bring eternal life to the people who believe in Him. Peter’s statements about Jesus portray Jesus as a divine being that has the ability to give the divine gift of eternal life to his people. Also, by naming Jesus the “Holy one of God,” Peter is actively presenting Jesus as a being that is connected to the powerful and only God that the Jews believe and worship. Peter highlights the divine Jesus in the gospel of John through his admiration of

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