Peter | Part 6

Peter was the disciple who went on to be a key leader of the church. When you look at the episodes that unfolded for Peter, how Jesus dealt with him along the way, and what was produced through his eventual leadership, there is much to learn in our own discipleship journey! Join us for this great character series to develop our biblical understanding.

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2. LIVING IN DENIAL
3. Meanwhile, Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A servant girl came over and said to him, “You were one of those with Jesus the Galilean.” But Peter denied it in front of everyone. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said. Matthew 26:69–75 (NLT)
4. Later, out by the gate, another servant girl noticed him and said to those standing around, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” Again Peter denied it, this time with an oath. “I don’t even know the man,” he said. A little later some of the other bystanders came over to Peter and said, “You must be one of them; we can tell by your Galilean accent.” Peter swore, “A curse on me if I’m lying—I don’t know the man!” And immediately the rooster crowed. Matthew 26:69–75 (NLT)
5. Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me.” And he went away, weeping bitterly. Matthew 26:69–75 (NLT)
6. RIGHT THING | WRONG REASON WRONG THING | RIGHT REASON
8. JESUS IS NO LONGER ON TRIAL… WE ARE!
9. Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way. 1 Peter 3:15–16 (NLT)
10. So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude he had, and be ready to suffer, too. For if you have suffered physically for Christ, you have finished with sin. You won’t spend the rest of your lives chasing your own desires, but you will be anxious to do the will of God. 1 Peter 4:1–2 (NLT)