1. Peter’s Downfall
Matthew 16:16
Mark 14:71

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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)