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I mean really, really blown it? Have you ever blown it? I mean really, really blown it? Have you ever failed so utterly and completely that it seemed there was no way back?

The Dominion of Darkness According to Dr. Luke The Dominion of Darkness

Luke 22: 47While He was still speaking, suddenly a mob was there, and one of the Twelve named Judas was leading them. He came near Jesus to kiss Him, 48but Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” 49When those around Him saw what was going to happen, they asked, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?” 50Then one of them struck the high priest’s slave and cut off his right ear.

Luke 22: 47While He was still speaking, suddenly a mob was there, and one of the Twelve named Judas was leading them. He came near Jesus to kiss Him, 48but Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” 49When those around Him saw what was going to happen, they asked, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?” 50Then one of them struck the high priest’s slave and cut off his right ear.

Luke 22: 47While He was still speaking, suddenly a mob was there, and one of the Twelve named Judas was leading them. He came near Jesus to kiss Him, 48but Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” 49When those around Him saw what was going to happen, they asked, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?” 50Then one of them struck the high priest’s slave and cut off his right ear.

Luke 22: 47While He was still speaking, suddenly a mob was there, and one of the Twelve named Judas was leading them. He came near Jesus to kiss Him, 48but Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” 49When those around Him saw what was going to happen, they asked, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?” 50Then one of them struck the high priest’s slave and cut off his right ear.

51But Jesus responded, “No more of this 51But Jesus responded, “No more of this!” And touching his ear, He healed him. 52Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal? 53Every day while I was with you in the temple complex, you never laid a hand on Me. But this is your hour - and the dominion of darkness.”

51But Jesus responded, “No more of this 51But Jesus responded, “No more of this!” And touching his ear, He healed him. 52Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal? 53Every day while I was with you in the temple complex, you never laid a hand on Me. But this is your hour - and the dominion of darkness.”

51But Jesus responded, “No more of this 51But Jesus responded, “No more of this!” And touching his ear, He healed him. 52Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal? 53Every day while I was with you in the temple complex, you never laid a hand on Me. But this is your hour - and the dominion of darkness.”

51But Jesus responded, “No more of this 51But Jesus responded, “No more of this!” And touching his ear, He healed him. 52Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal? 53Every day while I was with you in the temple complex, you never laid a hand on Me. But this is your hour - and the dominion of darkness.”

51But Jesus responded, “No more of this 51But Jesus responded, “No more of this!” And touching his ear, He healed him. 52Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal? 53Every day while I was with you in the temple complex, you never laid a hand on Me. But this is your hour - and the dominion of darkness.”

54They seized Him, led Him away, and brought Him into the high priest’s house. Meanwhile Peter was following at a distance. 55They lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, and Peter sat among them. 56When a servant saw him sitting in the firelight, and looked closely at him, she said, “This man was with Him too.” 57But he denied it: “Woman, I don’t know Him!”

54They seized Him, led Him away, and brought Him into the high priest’s house. Meanwhile Peter was following at a distance. 55They lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, and Peter sat among them. 56When a servant saw him sitting in the firelight, and looked closely at him, she said, “This man was with Him too.” 57But he denied it: “Woman, I don’t know Him!”

54They seized Him, led Him away, and brought Him into the high priest’s house. Meanwhile Peter was following at a distance. 55They lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, and Peter sat among them. 56When a servant saw him sitting in the firelight, and looked closely at him, she said, “This man was with Him too.” 57But he denied it: “Woman, I don’t know Him!”

54They seized Him, led Him away, and brought Him into the high priest’s house. Meanwhile Peter was following at a distance. 55They lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, and Peter sat among them. 56When a servant saw him sitting in the firelight, and looked closely at him, she said, “This man was with Him too.” 57But he denied it: “Woman, I don’t know Him!”

57But he denied it: “Woman, I don’t know Him!” 54They seized Him, led Him away, and brought Him into the high priest’s house. Meanwhile Peter was following at a distance. 55They lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, and Peter sat among them. 56When a servant saw him sitting in the firelight, and looked closely at him, she said, “This man was with Him too.” 57But he denied it: “Woman, I don’t know Him!”

58After a little while, someone else saw him and said, “You’re one of them too!” “Man, I am not!” Peter said.

“Man, I am not!” Peter said. 58After a little while, someone else saw him and said, “You’re one of them too!” “Man, I am not!” Peter said.

59About an hour later, another kept insisting, “This man was certainly with Him, since he’s also a Galilean.” 60But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. 61Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. So Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” 62And he went outside and wept bitterly.

59About an hour later, another kept insisting, “This man was certainly with Him, since he’s also a Galilean.” 60But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. 61Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. So Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” 62And he went outside and wept bitterly.

59About an hour later, another kept insisting, “This man was certainly with Him, since he’s also a Galilean.” 60But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. 61Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. So Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” 62And he went outside and wept bitterly.

59About an hour later, another kept insisting, “This man was certainly with Him, since he’s also a Galilean.” 60But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. 61Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. So Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” 62And he went outside and wept bitterly.

59About an hour later, another kept insisting, “This man was certainly with Him, since he’s also a Galilean.” 60But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. 61Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. So Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” 62And he went outside and wept bitterly.

59About an hour later, another kept insisting, “This man was certainly with Him, since he’s also a Galilean.” 60But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. 61Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. So Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” 62And he went outside and wept bitterly.

Luke 22: 2The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Him to death, because they were afraid of the people.

3Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, who was numbered among the Twelve. 4He went away and discussed with the chief priests and temple police how he could hand Him over to them. 5They were glad and agreed to give him silver. 6So he accepted the offer and started looking for a good opportunity to betray Him to them when the crowd was not present.

3Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, who was numbered among the Twelve. 4He went away and discussed with the chief priests and temple police how he could hand Him over to them. 5They were glad and agreed to give him silver. 6So he accepted the offer and started looking for a good opportunity to betray Him to them when the crowd was not present.

3Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, who was numbered among the Twelve. 4He went away and discussed with the chief priests and temple police how he could hand Him over to them. 5They were glad and agreed to give him silver. 6So he accepted the offer and started looking for a good opportunity to betray Him to them when the crowd was not present.

3Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, who was numbered among the Twelve. 4He went away and discussed with the chief priests and temple police how he could hand Him over to them. 5They were glad and agreed to give him silver. 6So he accepted the offer and started looking for a good opportunity to betray Him to them when the crowd was not present.

3Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, who was numbered among the Twelve. 4He went away and discussed with the chief priests and temple police how he could hand Him over to them. 5They were glad and agreed to give him silver. 6So he accepted the offer and started looking for a good opportunity to betray Him to them when the crowd was not present.

31“Simon, Simon, look out. Satan has asked to sift you like wheat 31“Simon, Simon, look out! Satan has asked to sift you like wheat. 32But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33“Lord,” he told Him, “I’m ready to go with You both to prison and to death!” 34“I tell you, Peter,” He said, “the rooster will not crow today until you deny three times that you know Me!”

31“Simon, Simon, look out. Satan has asked to sift you like wheat 31“Simon, Simon, look out! Satan has asked to sift you like wheat. 32But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33“Lord,” he told Him, “I’m ready to go with You both to prison and to death!” 34“I tell you, Peter,” He said, “the rooster will not crow today until you deny three times that you know Me!”

31“Simon, Simon, look out. Satan has asked to sift you like wheat 31“Simon, Simon, look out! Satan has asked to sift you like wheat. 32But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33“Lord,” he told Him, “I’m ready to go with You both to prison and to death!” 34“I tell you, Peter,” He said, “the rooster will not crow today until you deny three times that you know Me!”

31“Simon, Simon, look out. Satan has asked to sift you like wheat 31“Simon, Simon, look out! Satan has asked to sift you like wheat. 32But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33“Lord,” he told Him, “I’m ready to go with You both to prison and to death!” 34“I tell you, Peter,” He said, “the rooster will not crow today until you deny three times that you know Me!”

31 “Simon, Simon, look out. Satan has asked to sift you like wheat 31 “Simon, Simon, look out! Satan has asked to sift you like wheat. 32But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33“Lord,” he told Him, “I’m ready to go with You both to prison and to death!” 34“I tell you, Peter,” He said, “the rooster will not crow today until you deny three times that you know Me!”

1. As followers of Jesus, we are immersed in a spiritual battle 1. As followers of Jesus, we are immersed in a spiritual battle. Are you prepared for the fight? How can you best be prepared?

Ephesians 6: 10Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the tactics of the Devil. 12For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. 13This is why you must take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand.

Ephesians 6: 10Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the tactics of the Devil. 12For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. 13This is why you must take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand.

Ephesians 6: 10Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the tactics of the Devil. 12For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. 13This is why you must take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand.

Ephesians 6: 10Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the tactics of the Devil. 12For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. 13This is why you must take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand.

14Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest, 15and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. 16In every situation take the shield of faith, and with it you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God’s word. 18Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.

14Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest, 15and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. 16In every situation take the shield of faith, and with it you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God’s word. 18Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.

14Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest, 15and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. 16In every situation take the shield of faith, and with it you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God’s word. 18Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.

14Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest, 15and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. 16In every situation take the shield of faith, and with it you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God’s word. 18Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.

14Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest, 15and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. 16In every situation take the shield of faith, and with it you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God’s word. 18Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.

14Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest, 15and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. 16In every situation take the shield of faith, and with it you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God’s word. 18Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.

2nd Corinthians 10: 3For though we live in the body, we do not wage war in an unspiritual way, 4since the weapons of our warfare are not worldly, but are powerful through God for the demolition of strongholds. We demolish arguments 5and every high-minded thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, taking every thought captive to obey Christ.

2nd Corinthians 10: 3For though we live in the body, we do not wage war in an unspiritual way, 4since the weapons of our warfare are not worldly, but are powerful through God for the demolition of strongholds. We demolish arguments 5and every high-minded thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, taking every thought captive to obey Christ.

2nd Corinthians 10: 3For though we live in the body, we do not wage war in an unspiritual way, 4since the weapons of our warfare are not worldly, but are powerful through God for the demolition of strongholds. We demolish arguments 5and every high-minded thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, taking every thought captive to obey Christ.

31“Simon, Simon, look out. Satan has asked to sift you like wheat 31“Simon, Simon, look out! Satan has asked to sift you like wheat. 32But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33“Lord,” he told Him, “I’m ready to go with You both to prison and to death!” 34“I tell you, Peter,” He said, “the rooster will not crow today until you deny three times that you know Me!”

31“Simon, Simon, look out. Satan has asked to sift you like wheat 31“Simon, Simon, look out! Satan has asked to sift you like wheat. 32But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33“Lord,” he told Him, “I’m ready to go with You both to prison and to death!” 34“I tell you, Peter,” He said, “the rooster will not crow today until you deny three times that you know Me!”

2. Peter’s pride and self-reliance would become his downfall 2. Peter’s pride and self-reliance would become his downfall. What lessons are there in that for you?

Luke 22: 47While He was still speaking, suddenly a mob was there, and one of the Twelve named Judas was leading them. He came near Jesus to kiss Him, 48but Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” 49When those around Him saw what was going to happen, they asked, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?” 50Then one of them struck the high priest’s slave and cut off his right ear.

Luke 22: 47While He was still speaking, suddenly a mob was there, and one of the Twelve named Judas was leading them. He came near Jesus to kiss Him, 48but Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” 49When those around Him saw what was going to happen, they asked, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?” 50Then one of them struck the high priest’s slave and cut off his right ear.

Luke 22: 47While He was still speaking, suddenly a mob was there, and one of the Twelve named Judas was leading them. He came near Jesus to kiss Him, 48but Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” 49When those around Him saw what was going to happen, they asked, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?” 50Then one of them struck the high priest’s slave and cut off his right ear.

Luke 22: 47While He was still speaking, suddenly a mob was there, and one of the Twelve named Judas was leading them. He came near Jesus to kiss Him, 48but Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” 49When those around Him saw what was going to happen, they asked, “Lord, should we strike with the sword?” 50Then one of them struck the high priest’s slave and cut off his right ear.

51But Jesus responded, “No more of this 51But Jesus responded, “No more of this!” And touching his ear, He healed him. 52Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal? 53Every day while I was with you in the temple complex, you never laid a hand on Me. But this is your hour - and the dominion of darkness.”

51But Jesus responded, “No more of this 51But Jesus responded, “No more of this!” And touching his ear, He healed him. 52Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal? 53Every day while I was with you in the temple complex, you never laid a hand on Me. But this is your hour - and the dominion of darkness.”

John 18: 10Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear. (The slave’s name was Malchus.) 11At that, Jesus said to Peter, “Sheathe your sword! Am I not to drink the cup the Father has given Me?”

John 18: 10Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear. (The slave’s name was Malchus.) 11At that, Jesus said to Peter, “Sheathe your sword! Am I not to drink the cup the Father has given Me?”

John 18: 10Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear. (The slave’s name was Malchus.) 11At that, Jesus said to Peter, “Sheathe your sword! Am I not to drink the cup the Father has given Me?”

John 18: 10Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear. (The slave’s name was Malchus.) 11At that, Jesus said to Peter, “Sheathe your sword! Am I not to drink the cup the Father has given Me?”

51But Jesus responded, “No more of this 51But Jesus responded, “No more of this!” And touching his ear, He healed him. 52Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal? 53Every day while I was with you in the temple complex, you never laid a hand on Me. But this is your hour - and the dominion of darkness.”

51But Jesus responded, “No more of this 51But Jesus responded, “No more of this!” And touching his ear, He healed him. 52Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal? 53Every day while I was with you in the temple complex, you never laid a hand on Me. But this is your hour - and the dominion of darkness.”

51But Jesus responded, “No more of this 51But Jesus responded, “No more of this!” And touching his ear, He healed him. 52Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal? 53Every day while I was with you in the temple complex, you never laid a hand on Me. But this is your hour - and the dominion of darkness.”

51But Jesus responded, “No more of this 51But Jesus responded, “No more of this!” And touching his ear, He healed him. 52Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple police, and the elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal? 53Every day while I was with you in the temple complex, you never laid a hand on Me. But this is your hour - and the dominion of darkness.”

3. Jesus had the spiritual discernment to recognize what was happening around His arrest. Do you need that kind of discernment? How can you have it?

54They seized Him, led Him away, and brought Him into the high priest’s house. Meanwhile Peter was following at a distance. 55They lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, and Peter sat among them. 56When a servant saw him sitting in the firelight, and looked closely at him, she said, “This man was with Him too.” 57But he denied it: “Woman, I don’t know Him!”

54They seized Him, led Him away, and brought Him into the high priest’s house. Meanwhile Peter was following at a distance. 55They lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, and Peter sat among them. 56When a servant saw him sitting in the firelight, and looked closely at him, she said, “This man was with Him too.” 57But he denied it: “Woman, I don’t know Him!”

54They seized Him, led Him away, and brought Him into the high priest’s house. Meanwhile Peter was following at a distance. 55They lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, and Peter sat among them. 56When a servant saw him sitting in the firelight, and looked closely at him, she said, “This man was with Him too.” 57But he denied it: “Woman, I don’t know Him!”

54They seized Him, led Him away, and brought Him into the high priest’s house. Meanwhile Peter was following at a distance. 55They lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, and Peter sat among them. 56When a servant saw him sitting in the firelight, and looked closely at him, she said, “This man was with Him too.” 57But he denied it: “Woman, I don’t know Him!”

57But he denied it: “Woman, I don’t know Him!” 54They seized Him, led Him away, and brought Him into the high priest’s house. Meanwhile Peter was following at a distance. 55They lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, and Peter sat among them. 56When a servant saw him sitting in the firelight, and looked closely at him, she said, “This man was with Him too.” 57But he denied it: “Woman, I don’t know Him!”

58After a little while, someone else saw him and said, “You’re one of them too!” “Man, I am not!” Peter said.

“Man, I am not!” Peter said. 58After a little while, someone else saw him and said, “You’re one of them too!” “Man, I am not!” Peter said.

59About an hour later, another kept insisting, “This man was certainly with Him, since he’s also a Galilean.” 60But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. 61Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. So Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” 62And he went outside and wept bitterly.

59About an hour later, another kept insisting, “This man was certainly with Him, since he’s also a Galilean.” 60But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. 61Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. So Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” 62And he went outside and wept bitterly.

59About an hour later, another kept insisting, “This man was certainly with Him, since he’s also a Galilean.” 60But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. 61Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. So Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” 62And he went outside and wept bitterly.

59About an hour later, another kept insisting, “This man was certainly with Him, since he’s also a Galilean.” 60But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. 61Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. So Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” 62And he went outside and wept bitterly.

59About an hour later, another kept insisting, “This man was certainly with Him, since he’s also a Galilean.” 60But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. 61Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. So Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” 62And he went outside and wept bitterly.

59About an hour later, another kept insisting, “This man was certainly with Him, since he’s also a Galilean.” 60But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. 61Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. So Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” 62And he went outside and wept bitterly.

59About an hour later, another kept insisting, “This man was certainly with Him, since he’s also a Galilean.” 60But Peter said, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. 61Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. So Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” 62And he went outside and wept bitterly.

4. Judas and Peter both failed because they took their focus off of Jesus. Have you failed because your focus has been elsewhere? What lessons can you learn from this?