Peter’s Downfall Matthew 16:16 Mark 14:71
Steps In His Downfall Questioned the Lord Matthew 16:22 Could not see suffering as a way to the throne Jesus rebuked him; he now knows the Lord lacks trust in him
Steps In His Downfall He Boasted Mark 14:29-31 Seeks to overcome the Lord’s lack of trust in him Contrasted himself with others Many boast of their love & devotion
Steps In His Downfall He Failed To Be Watchful Mark 14:37 Overconfidence caused him fail to see the need for watchfulness Many think they are so strong they do not need things necessary for strength
Steps In His Downfall He Had Zeal Without Knowledge Mark 14:47 cf. John 18:10 Jesus did not authorize such Romans 10:1-3
Steps In His Downfall He Companied With Enemies Mark 14:54 cf. John 18:18 He had no business around that fire Would have been better off freezing
Steps In His Downfall He Denied And Cursed Mark 14:67-71 People know what a follower of Jesus should be like After he cursed no one accused him of being with Jesus
What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) Confess faith in Christ (Matthew 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)