CONFIDENCE IN JESUS ALONE
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Luke 22:31–34 (ESV) — 31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” 33 Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” 34 Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.”
31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” 33 Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” 34 Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.”
I. THE ADVESARY
I. THE ADVESARY
Luke 22:31 (ESV) — 31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat…
31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” 33 Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” 34 Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.”
Job 1:6-12 and Job 2:1-6.
II. THE TRAP
II. THE TRAP
Luke 22:33–34 (ESV) —33 Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” 34 Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.”
33 Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” 34 Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.”
“Peter’s confidence in himself serves as a warning for us not to overestimate ourselves but to continue humbly relying on God and not the strength of our faith.” TableTalk November 2023
John 13:37 (ESV) — 37 Peter said to him, “Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
37 Peter said to him, “Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
Matthew 26:34–35 (ESV) — 34 Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” 35 Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same.
34 Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” 35 Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same.
III. OUR HOPE
III. OUR HOPE
Luke 22:32 (ESV) —32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”
32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”
“Who is Jesus? A non-vacillating friend. He perseveres… Jesus binds himself to his people. No expiration date. No end of the road. Our side of the commitment will falter and stumble, but his never does.” Deeper pg. 29 by Dane Ortlund
Romans 8:34 (ESV) — 34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.
34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.
Hebrews 7:25 (ESV) — 25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.