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Introduction:
Peter’s Confidence
Self-Confident
There was no doubt in Peter’s mind, he was a true disciple.
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Peter forgot just how weak we all really are.
(Self-confident)
Over-Confident
Not only was Peter convinced that he was a true disciple, he was convinced that he was a cut above the rest.
ILLUSTRATION — Prettiest Girl in Church
A young woman asked for an appointment with her pastor to talk with him about a besetting sin about which she was worried.
When she saw him, she said, “Pastor, I have become aware of a sin in my life which I cannot control.
Every time I am at church I begin to look around at the other women, and I realize that I am the prettiest one in the whole congregation.
None of the others can compare with my beauty.
What can I do about this sin?”
The pastor replied, “Miss, that’s not a sin, why that’s just a mistake!”
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After two weeks of Pre-K, Linda Wilbanks’ 5-year-old grandson came home with a mighty big compliment.
Nick told his grandmother that he was the smartest kid in the class.
With a deep sense of pride, Linda asked him if that was what his teacher said.
Nick replied, “No ma’am.
I had to tell her.”
(Self-confident)
(Over-confident)
Blindly-Confident
Peter’s confidence caused him to ignore the blatant warning of Christ.
In Peter’s mind, there was no enemy he would not be willing to face.
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ILLUSTRATION:
“There is perhaps no one of natural passions so hard to subdue as pride.
Disguise it.
Struggle with it.
Stifle it.
Mortify it as much as one pleases.
It is still alive, and will every now and then peep out and show itself…even if I could conceive that I had completely overcome it, I should probably be proud of my humility.
(Peter’s Confidence)
(Peter’s Confidence)
(Peter’s Chance)
(Peter’s Confusion)
(Peter’s Compromise)
Peter’s Chance
To be aware
Of the Lord’s situation and state of mind
Do you know Jesus?
Do you know Him well enough?
Does what He says really make a difference to you?
To be awake
Just to be present in the moment with Christ
Distracted?
Burdened by the things of this world?
To be alert
To be watching and waiting as His Saviour had warned him.
To be active
To be praying, seeking, preparing for the trials they were about to face.
After the armor of God...
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(Peter’s Confidence)
(Peter’s Chance)
(Peter’s Confusion)
(Peter’s Compromise)
Peter’s Confusion
Peter was still operating in his own strength, and it was getting him nowhere.
He had no idea what was going on, he had no idea what Jesus was about to do, he was completely out of sync with Christ.
How often do we get so caught up with serving Jesus our way, that we are actually in His way?
Piano out of Tune
Russian composer, pianist, and conductor Sergei Rachmaninoff was once honored at a dinner hosted by fellow pianist Arthur Rubinstein.
During the course of the evening, Rachmaninoff said he thought the Grieg piano concerto the greatest ever written.
When Rubinstein said he had just recorded it, Rachmaninoff insisted on hearing it then and there.
During coffee, Rubinstein put on the proofs of the record and Rachmaninoff, closing his eyes, settled down to listen.
He listened right through without saying a word.
At the end of the concerto he opened his eyes and said, “Piano out of tune.”
Maybe before you take pride in that great work you are doing for the Lord, you ought to be sure you are in tune with Him!
(Peter’s Confidence)
(Peter’s Chance)
(Peter’s Confusion)
(Peter’s Compromise)
Peter’s Compromise
The man who had been part of Jesus’ inner-circle, now was following Him from afar off.
If you fancy yourself a follower of Christ, it does no good to follow Him afar off.
You compromise your Christianity when you seek comfort the world’s way.
ILLUSTRATION:
The Hunter and the Bear
Winter was coming on and a hunter went out into the forest to shoot a bear out of which he planned to make a warm coat.
By and by he saw a bear coming toward him and raised his gun and took aim.
“Wait,” said the bear, “why do you want to shoot me?”
“Because I am cold,” said the hunter.
“But I am hungry,” the bear replied, “so maybe we can reach an agreement.”
In the end, the hunter was well enveloped with the bear’s fur and the bear had eaten his dinner.
We always lose out when we try to compromise with sin.
It will consume us in the end.
Draw nigh to God...
(Peter’s Confidence)
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(Peter’s Confusion)
(Peter’s Compromise)
Peter’s CompromisePeter’s Crisis
Peter’s Crisis
Peter’s pride had gotten him nowhere, his lack of preparation led him to confusion and compromise, and in fear and frustration he denied and cursed and refused to be associated with His Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
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