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!