became his closest female follower, and an example to all who would come after her. >> she was the one who had the deep spiritual connection with jesus, who understood his mission and who then carried it out and proclaimed it. she was the first christian. he is the most important of all jesus' disciples. >> he singles peter out from the >> and he singles peter out from the rest of the disciples by saying, "you are peter, and on this rock, i will build my church." >> he is christ's right hand man. >> i will lay down my life for you. >> but famously he denies jesus in his hour of need.