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Bright beginnings do not prevent denial
Among all the things Jesus suffered in the flesh, betrayal by Judas was painful, but so is the shame, humiliation and embarrassment of Peter’s denial.
In the times of tribulation, of increasing troubles Peter denied knowing Christ three times, just a Jesus said would happen (Mk14:66-72)
From bright beginnings
Beginning with earthly ministry and his calling (Mk1:16-18)
A night of fishing with his brother turned into what would be a fisher of men.
He did not know his life would make such drastic changes, which yes included denying Christ.
Starting strong, having a bright beginning does not promise you no stumbles along the way.
Being witness of His healing power (Mk1:29-31)
His own family, mother in law, was touched by Jesus and Peter witnessed the power of God through Jesus
We too may see the power of God working in people without seeing Jesus directly can’t we? (Can you give an example?)
Being called out to step out by faith (Mt14:22-33)
From a stormy night in ministry to a calm in the storm when focused on Christ.
Peter was called to step out by faith.
How have you been called to step out faith?
Being present at the transformation of glory (Mk9:2-6)
Peter witnessed the transformation of Jesus to see the glory of God in the Son and the witnesses proclaiming Him as well as the Father saying to listen to Him.
We hold the truth in our hands and we are best to listen to it too.
How did Peter get here?
How did he who had so much, such bright beginnings come to deny his Lord and Savior?
What forces were at work in him or around him?
Might these same forces be ones we may face today?
From Peter’s bright beginnings to being denying Christ we can learn much so not to deny Christ in word or in deed ourselves.
Peter learned from the experience and records this for us (through Mark) and in his own words in his epistles.
So, may we look at the passage and see what we can learn so not to fall into the denying that Peter did.
What do you see, what do you notice, what sticks out to you?
Peter was overconfident (prideful)
Overconfidence is pride, and pride can cause one to rely on self and selfwill and deny Christ and His power
Peter’s pride displayed (Mk14:27-29)
Pride is one of the first steps before the fall (Pro16:18
Overconfidence is not always sure ground (1Cor10:12)
So there is Peter before the fall, but there is much we can learn after the fall too, after the denial.
Peter learned the hard way about the danger of pride and overconfidence.
He helps us so we can learn from his experience so not to repeat.
He wants us to understand the value and importance of humility.
From experience came humility (1Pt5:5-6)
Peter was overcome by laziness
Laziness, maybe lack of diligence, perseverance, watchfulness would be better.
But hey, laziness got your attention didn’t it and it will fit as you will see.
Peter kept falling asleep (Mk14:37-42)
Lack of persistence lead to temptation and the denial
Without proper preparation we too can be unprepared (Lk21:34-36)
Drifting away can be gradual, so be diligent, take heed (Heb2:1-3)
What is the reason we need to pay closer attention or take heed (v.1)?
Why is it important (v.2)? - it is unalterable!
(Lessons learned picture)
As Peter learned he gave more instructions about careful persistent work effort.
Be diligent, vigilant in your resistance against the devil (1Pt5:8-9)
Our calling is to be diligent (2Pt1:5, 10) in the grace and knowledge of Jesus
All, so that we may be found in peace without spot or blemish (2Pt3:14)
Doe we allow simple laziness, lack of diligence and perseverance to keep us from careful preparation?
Do we allow things to keep us from studying God’s Word or gathering for worship with God’s people?
How about prayer, do we give proper attention to it?
If so, great then we can be able to stand up under the tests, the trials when they come.
Peter appears to have become cowardly
Peter’s actions spoke before his words did, both spoke volumes.
There is much we can learn from this too.
(How do I follow Jesus picture)
Peter followed, but now at a distance (Mk14:54)
Jesus had been very popular and followed close, then when became unpopular he now follows still, but now at a distance.
He stays far enough away so not to be identified with Him.
He was unprepared to face possible persecution, ridicule or any other challenges that may come as a follower of Jesus.
He was trying to be an undercover follower.
Can we be guilty of this too?
Being cowardice
Ashamed to proclaim Christianity
Ashamed to carry a Bible, much less quote from it.
Ashamed to pray or give thanks in public places
Ashamed to be seen with professed, Jesus followers, Christians
From experience came wisdom; wisdom to exhort others
Don’t be ashamed, give glory to God (1Pt4:16)
what name, the name of Jesus, the name of a Christian!
Follow the commands of Jesus will get the intended results (Mt5:16)
May your deeds bring the light of Jesus to a darkened world and it will bring glory to the father of light.
So, with cowardice keeping Peter at a distance, Peter was a prime target for succumbing to what we come to next.
Peter was overwhelmed by worldliness
At a distance, hanging out with the worldly (Mk14:54) that is where Peter was.
Sitting by the fire at a distance instead of in the presence of the Lord.
Ashamed to be associated, it is easy to entangled with the world
You cannot have the comfort by the fire of the world without getting burned
Be close to the fires of this world can have harmful effect (Pro6:27-29)
Don’t think you can flirt with the world and get away unscathed (1Cor15:33)
Don’t get corrupted by the world!
Again, Peter learned and shares from his Epistles.
Live as sojourners; don’t get caught up in the worldly (1Pt2:11-12)
What are the instructions given?
What are the results if you follow the instructions?
Be diligent to be found by Christ in peace (2Pt3:13-14)
I think there is a little more we can learn from the aftereffects of Peter’s betrayal of self and denial of the Lord.
Beware lest you fall (2Pt3:17)
Notice it it falling from your own steadfastness, but notice there is a comma, the thought is not done is it?
Don’t fall by being steadfast and growing in grace and knowledge (2Pt3:18)
May we learn some valuable lessons from this.
Be humble and not prideful
Be diligent and not lazy
Give glory to God in and through all things
Watch out for worldliness; be a sojourner!
We know how it ended for Peter in our passage
He began to weep.
Peter was restored, we goo can be restored if we find we have denied Jesus by our words or actions at times, don’t let mistakes keep you from the presence of God!
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