DENIAL
Introduction:
A. How Would You Feel?
1. If you heard your best friend denying they knew you?
2. If your best friend caught you denying them?
B. Peter Speaks From Fear.
Body: Luke 22: 54 - 62
I. From A Distance.
A. Jesus taken to the house of the High Priest.
B. Peter follows at a distance.
C. A fire in the courtyard for warmth (John 18: 18).
1. A night gathering.
2. A chill is in the air.
3. A fire is kindled in the courtyard for those interested.
II. Three Opportunities Or Traps?
A. A servant girl's statement (the keeper of the door John 18: 17).
1. He was with them.
2. Peter does not know Jesus.
3. How important is the assembly to you?
B. Another servant girl's affirmation (Mark 14: 69).
1. He is one of them.
2. Peter says he is not.
3. Would you be convicted of being a Christian?
C. A kinsman of Malchus (John 18: 26).
1. You look like one of them.
2. I do not understand what you are saying.
3. Do you "appear like" a Christian?
III. Prophecy Fulfilled.
A. The rooster crows.
B. Peter remembers.
C. Jesus looks.
D. Peter leaves and weeps.
Conclusion:
A. Peter Is An Easy Target.
1. He has a knack for doing the wrong thing.
2. He is so much like us.
B. Peter Didn't Do Anything We Haven't Done!