peter - you're not as strong as you appear

A. Matthew 14:27-29

“…command me to come to You on the water.”

(v.28)

Matthew 16:13-19

“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

(v.16)

A. Matthew 26:30-35

“I will never be made to stumble.” (v.33)

John 18:4-11

“Simon Peter… cut off his (Malchus) right ear.”

(v.10)

Acts 2:14-40

“Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his

voice and said to them...” (v.14)

A. Matthew 16:13-19

1) (v.18) “you are Peter” – “Petros(Greek)” - a

(piece of) rock (larger than lithos); as a

name, Petrus, an apostle -- Peter, rock.

(Strong’s Concordance)

2) (v.18)”on this rock” – “Petra(Greek)” - a (mass

of) rock (literally or figuratively) -- rock.

(Strong’s Concordance)

B. Matthew 16:21-23

“Get behind me, Satan!” (v.23)

1) Peter had a “know it all” attitude.

2) Follow God’s wisdom, not your own.

C. John 18:10-11

“Put your sword into the sheath.” (v.11)

1) Peter showed a quick judgment that seemed

right. (Proverbs 14:12; 16:25)

“ There is a way which seems

right to a man, But its end is

the way of death.”(NASV)

B. Matthew 16:21-23

“Get behind me, Satan!” (v.23)

1) Peter had a “know it all” attitude.

2) Follow God’s wisdom, not your own.

C. John 18:10-11

“Put your sword into the sheath.” (v.11)

1) Peter showed a quick judgment that seemed

right. (Proverbs 14:12; 16:25)

2) Instead of trying to read His mind; Read His

Will In The Bible, and follow that!

D.Matthew 26:30-35

“I will never be made to stumble.” (v.33)

John 13:36-38 (Jn. 18:17-18, 25-27)

“I will lay down my life for Your sake.” (v.37)

1) Peter relied on personal strength.

2) Stop relying on yourself, Rely On God!

A. “Author & Finisher Of Our Faith”

1) 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and

perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before

Him endured the cross, despising the shame,

and has sat down at the right hand of the

throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2)

B. Our Strength

1) 13 I can do all things through Him

who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)

C. Our Comfort (Matthew 11:28-30)

Will You:

Rely On Him For Strength?

Will You Come To Him:

For Salvation and Comfort?