1. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 1 Mark 14:27-31,53,54,66-72

2. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 2 The Road of A Backslider Mark 14:27-31 (NKJV) Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written: 'I will strike the Shepherd, And the sheep will be scattered.’ [28] "But after I have been raised, I will go before you to Galilee.“ [29] Peter said to Him, "Even if all are made to stumble, yet I will not be."

3. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 3 The Road of A Backslider Mark 14:27-31 (NKJV) [30] Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you that today, even this night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times." [31] But he spoke more vehemently, "If I have to die with You, I will not deny You!" And they all said likewise.

4. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 4 The Road of A Backslider Mark 14:53-54 (NKJV) [53] And they led Jesus away to the high priest; and with him were assembled all the chief priests, the elders, and the scribes. [54] But Peter followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he sat with the servants and warmed himself at the fire.

5. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 5 The Road of A Backslider Mark 14:66-72 (NKJV) [66] Now as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came. [67] And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, "You also were with Jesus of Nazareth."

6. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 6 The Road of A Backslider Mark 14:66-72 (NKJV) [68] But he denied it, saying, "I neither know nor understand what you are saying." And he went out on the porch, and a rooster crowed. [69] And the servant girl saw him again, and began to say to those who stood by, "This is one of them."

7. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 7 The Road of A Backslider Mark 14:66-72 (NKJV) [70] But he denied it again. And a little later those who stood by said to Peter again, "Surely you are one of them; for you are a Galilean, and your speech shows it." [71] Then he began to curse and swear, "I do not know this Man of whom you speak!"

8. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 8 The Road of A Backslider Mark 14:66-72 (NKJV) [72] A second time the rooster crowed. Then Peter called to mind the word that Jesus had said to him, "Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times." And when he thought about it, he wept.

9. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 9 Pride Pride - Mark 14:29,31; Prov 16:18; 18:12; 1 Cor. 10:12; Gal 6:1 Neglect Neglect – Mark 14:37-38; John 9:4; 1 Thes. 5:6 Cowardice Cowardice – Mark 14:54; 8:38; Rev 21:8 Worldliness Worldliness – Mark 14:54; Prov. 6:27-29; James 4:4 Denial Denial – Mark 14:66-71; Mat 10:32; 2 Tim 2:12; Titus 1:16; The Road of A Backslider

10. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 10 The Road of A Backslider Luke 22:60-62 (NKJV) But Peter said, "Man, I do not know what you are saying!" Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. [61] And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, "Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times." [62] So Peter went out and wept bitterly.

11. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 11 The Road of A Backslider Jesus prophesied Peter’s Denial – Mark 14:30 Jesus prayed that Peter’s faith would not fail - Luke 22:32 Jesus said, “when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren." Luke 22:32; John 21:15

12. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 12 1 Peter 5:5 (NKJV) Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.“ (cf. James 4:6) To Avoid The Road of A Backslider

13. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 13 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NKJV) Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. [9] Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. To Avoid The Road of A Backslider

14. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 14 2 Peter 1:5-10 (NKJV) But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith... [10] Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; To Avoid The Road of A Backslider

15. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 15 Acts 4:13 (NKJV) Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. To Avoid The Road of A Backslider

16. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 16 1 Peter 4:16 (NKJV) Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. To Avoid The Road of A Backslider (Cf. Philip. 1:20; 2 Tim. 1:12; Heb 12:2-3)

17. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 17 1 Peter 2:11-12 (NKJV) Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, [12] having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles,... To Avoid The Road of A Backslider (Cf. 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1)

18. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 18 1 Peter 3:14-15 (NKJV)... "And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled." [15] But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; To Avoid The Road of A Backslider

19. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 19 The Road of A Backslider  The Words of Christ Came True  A Disciple Denied His Master  An Overconfident Man Fell  A Moral Coward Remembered  A Sorrowful Man Wept Bitter Tears  An Erring Disciple Returned to God When The Cock Crowed

20. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 20 The Road of A Backslider Be careful –  If you are now a child of God carefully following in your masters footsteps – Be careful –

21. Don McClainWest 65 St church of Christ 21 The Road of A Backslider  If you have traveled the road of a backslider... You can come home! Acts 8:22; 2 Peter 2:21  After Peter returned to the Lord, he taught many how to get on the road to heaven – Acts 2:38 Be careful –  If you are now a child of God carefully following in your masters footsteps – Be careful –