2. Serving... Receiving... Resisting Temptation... Loving

3. John 13 30 As soon as Judas had taken the bread, he went out. And it was night. John 13 30 As soon as Judas had taken the bread, he went out. And it was night. 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” 33 “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come.

4. John 13 36 Simon Peter asked him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus replied, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.” John 13 36 Simon Peter asked him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus replied, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.”

5. John 13 36 Simon Peter asked him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus replied, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.” John 13 36 Simon Peter asked him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus replied, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.” 37 Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”

6. 38 Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!” John 13 37 Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” John 13 37 Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”

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8. John 18 25 Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing there warming himself. So they asked him, “You aren’t one of his disciples too, are you?” He denied it, saying, “I am not.” John 18 25 Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing there warming himself. So they asked him, “You aren’t one of his disciples too, are you?” He denied it, saying, “I am not.”...

9. John 18 25 Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing there warming himself. So they asked him, “You aren’t one of his disciples too, are you?” He denied it, saying, “I am not.” 26 One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, challenged him, “Didn’t I see you with him in the garden?” 27 Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow. John 18 25 Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing there warming himself. So they asked him, “You aren’t one of his disciples too, are you?” He denied it, saying, “I am not.” 26 One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, challenged him, “Didn’t I see you with him in the garden?” 27 Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow....

10. 38 Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!” John 13 37 Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” John 13 37 Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” John 18... 27 Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow. John 18... 27 Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow. What is denying Jesus today? What leads to denial? How can we be stronger?

11. John 18... 27 Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow. John 18... 27 Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow. What is denying Jesus today? The denial of lying... “I am not a...” “I don’t know...” “I don’t go to...”

12. John 18... 27 Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow. John 18... 27 Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow. What is denying Jesus today? The denial of lying... The denial of silence... Not saying... “I believe...” “I go to Church” “I will pray” “I disagree” “Would you like to come to..”

13. John 18... 27 Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow. John 18... 27 Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow. What is denying Jesus today? The denial of lying... The denial of silence... The denial through action... Prejudice, unkindness Language & humour Dishonesty Selfishness Greed

14. "The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” Karl Rahner "The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” Karl Rahner

15. “Perhaps the best defence of God would be to just keep our mouths shut and live like He told us to. The gospel would then have such power and attraction that we wouldn't have to worry about defending it.” Bill McNabb “Perhaps the best defence of God would be to just keep our mouths shut and live like He told us to. The gospel would then have such power and attraction that we wouldn't have to worry about defending it.” Bill McNabb

16. What leads to denial? Unrealistic trust in own ability John 13 37 Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” John 13 37 Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”

17. What leads to denial? Unrealistic trust in own ability Not seeking strength from Jesus 38 Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!”

18. What leads to denial? Unrealistic trust in own ability Not seeking strength from Jesus Being unprepared John 18 25 Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing there warming himself. So they asked him, “You aren’t one of his disciples too, are you?” He denied it, saying, “I am not.” John 18 25 Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing there warming himself. So they asked him, “You aren’t one of his disciples too, are you?” He denied it, saying, “I am not.”

19. What leads to denial? Unrealistic trust in own ability Not seeking strength from Jesus Being unprepared Desire to be accepted John 18 25 Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing there warming himself. So they asked him, “You aren’t one of his disciples too, are you?” He denied it, saying, “I am not.” John 18 25 Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing there warming himself. So they asked him, “You aren’t one of his disciples too, are you?” He denied it, saying, “I am not.”

20. What leads to denial? Unrealistic trust in own ability Not seeking strength from Jesus Being unprepared Desire to be accepted Fear of rejection John 18 26 One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, challenged him, “Didn’t I see you with him in the garden?” 27 Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow. John 18 26 One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, challenged him, “Didn’t I see you with him in the garden?” 27 Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow.

21. What leads to denial? Unrealistic trust in own ability Not seeking strength from Jesus Being unprepared Desire to be accepted Fear of rejection Lack of appreciation for benefits of faith 1 Peter 3 15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. 1 Peter 3 15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

22. What leads to denial? Unrealistic trust in own ability Not seeking strength from Jesus Being unprepared Desire to be accepted Fear of rejection Lack of appreciation for benefits of faith Misunderstanding the mission of Jesus Mark 2 17 Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners. Mark 2 17 Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.

23. What leads to denial? Unrealistic trust in own ability Not seeking strength from Jesus Being unprepared Desire to be accepted Fear of rejection Lack of appreciation for benefits of faith Lack of care for others Misunderstanding the mission of Jesus

24. How can we be stronger? Unrealistic trust in own ability Not seeking strength from Jesus Being unprepared Desire to be accepted Fear of rejection Lack of appreciation for benefits of faith Lack of care for others Misunderstanding the mission of Jesus Depend on Jesus - seek strength Prepare words Confess fears Pray for those around you who don’t know Jesus

25. God of grace, Breathe on me, On all that is inadequate and fragile, Breathe Turn fear to courage Doubt to faith Weakness to strength Free me from my sin And in your mercy and with your power Make me what you want me to be.

26. John 21 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” John 21 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Jesus reinstates Peter

27. God of grace, Breathe on me, On all that is inadequate and fragile, Breathe Turn fear to courage Doubt to faith Weakness to strength Free me from my sin And in your mercy and with your power Make me what you want me to be.