PETER

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First Corinthians 2:2

“For I resolved to know

nothing while

I was with you except Jesus

Christ and

him crucified.”

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Intr. :

Matthew 26:31,33,34

(31) Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me,…

(33) Peter replied,” Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will.”

(34) Jesus answered,” this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.”

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A. Peter sitting out in the courtyard

Read the Matthew 26:69-70

B. Peter went out to the gateway

Read the Matthew 26:71-72

C. Those standing there went up to Peter and said, “Surely you are one of them, for your accent gives you away.”

Read the Matthew 26:73-74

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End:

Matthew 26:74-75

Immediately a rooster crowed. Then Peter remembered the words Jesus had spoken: ” Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly.