UPON THIS ROCK
A Life Story Of Simon Peter
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The pain was easing a little now and the shouting of the crowd was not quite so loud. He was not sure at first, but he thought he could hear something else, like a distant sound of music. He tried to tune his ear, to discern its origin. It was the sound of far away singing, like the sound of huge choirs in the skies above. As he listened, it seemed that the music drew nearer. He blinked his eyes to see if he could see them, but there was too much blood. Then his hearing became suddenly acute and he could clearly hear the music! It was such as he had never heard before; the chords, the harmonies, the diversity of instruments, the sweet blend of majestic music, a great symphony of sound which appeared to fill the heavens with the Glory of God. What could this be? He could see now! It was as though he was flying low over rolling pastures and green meadows. There were soft rising hills of indescribable beauty, skies of transparent blue, and lakes, lakes which surpassed in beauty even his beloved Galilee. The colours, the flowers, the perfume of this paradise, brought tears to his eyes, and the pain was gone now, forgotten forever. Then he saw them, Cherubim and Seraphim, millions of angelic beings, resplendent in their magnificence, clothed in glittering white and standing around the throne of God and of the Lamb. The light was awesome, an ethereal light, which, though brighter than anything he had ever seen before, was gentle to the eyes. The music was coming from around the throne, where, not only angels stood, but millions of others, who had been redeemed from the earth. His heart was dancing, intoxicated with joy. Laughter filled his soul. He looked down and saw that he was arrayed in the most wonderful white raiment. The material was as gentle as gossamer, reflecting the glory which poured like waves of light from the throne of God.
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This thrilling account of the life of Simon Peter takes the reader on a journey from the beautiful tranquil setting of Lake Galilee to the debauchery and violence of ancient Rome. It traces the life of the one Jesus called “The Rock” from his escape from a condemned cell, through his years of service for Christ, to his bloody execution by Emperor Nero. John Hibbert has succeeded in exposing the heart and character of a man who betrayed his friend through cowardice, yet recovered to make amends and become a fearless and powerful foundation for the building of the universal church. You will experience the power of faith as he walks with his Lord on the stormy waves of the Galilee and weep with him in the back streets of Jerusalem. You will sink with him beneath the cold waters of suicidal despair, but feel the warmth of the subsequent forgiveness that he received from his Lord. Read this book and you will fall in love with a man who had a flawed character like the rest of us, but who rose above his weaknesses and failings to become a passionate fisher of the souls of men and the most influential name in church history.
About the Author
John Hibbert is the son of a Yorkshire coal miner and since early childhood has had a passionate desire to serve God. He is a husband, father, grandfather and company director, but above all, a preacher of the Gospel. His world travels, together with his knowledge of the Scriptures, have inspired in him a godly compassion for his fellow men, together with an understanding of the views and feelings of others. His deep insights into human weaknesses and failings have given him an empathy with Simon Peter and an ability to draw from Peter's experience profound lessons which have the potential to benefit us all. This is his third semi-fictionalised work. His first two, "The Virgin & The Dragon" and "We are Brothers" deal with the lives of the Virgin Mary and the patriarch Abraham.