# Peter — Unspoken Sermons character guide

> Peter in Unspoken Sermons by George MacDonald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** St. Peter

**First appearance:** 0004-the-child-in-the-midst

## Who they are

Chief apostle, often cited for his impulsive faith and denial of Christ.

## In the story

### [The Child in the Midst](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/chapters/the-child-in-the-midst)

Mentioned as being shocked at the truth, saying 'That be far from thee, Lord.'

### [The New Name](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/chapters/the-new-name)

Cited as an example of a fallible disciple through whom the Spirit could speak.

### [The Hardness of the Way](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/chapters/the-hardness-of-the-way)

Quoted regarding Ananias: 'While it remained was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power?'

### [Kingship](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/chapters/kingship)

Peter is implicitly referenced as one of the disciples who might have called legions of angels, but Jesus chose a different path.

### [Justice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/chapters/justice)

Referenced as saying the Lord gives the Spirit to them that obey him, supporting the idea that obedience leads to true understanding.

### [The Displeasure of Jesus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/unspoken_sermons_se/chapters/the-displeasure-of-jesus)

Peter is rebuked by Jesus as 'Satan' when he opposes the Father's will, illustrating the same kind of self-will that displeases Jesus.

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