Matthew 26:31-35 Awakened by a Rooster – audio

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Text: Matthew 26:31-35

Introduction

1. Jesus had predicted that Peter, along with the rest of his apostles would desert him.

2. Peter denied that he would betray the Lord. In fact, he announced that he would die before he denied him.

3. However, with the crow of a rooster, Peter is brought to tears as he realizes his failure.

4. Let us examine this text and see if we can learn any lessons from it.

Body

I. Don’t Be Overconfident.

A. Matthew 26:31-35

B. John 21:15-17

C. 1 Corinthians 10:12

D. I’ll Never Forsake My Lord

II. Don’t Measure Yourself Apart From Trials

A. Proverbs 24:10

B. We don’t really know how strong we are until our faith is tested.

III. A Rooster’s Crow Is Not the Only Way to Be Awakened

A. Death, illness, scare, thanksgiving, compassion, kindness, goodness of God, etc.

B. James 5:19-20

C. 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

IV. Jesus’ Love Is Beyond Understanding

A. Ephesians 3:18-19

Conclusion

1. In spite of Peter’s failure, Jesus still loved him and wanted him.

2. And, in spite of your failures, Jesus still loves you and wants you to be saved.