Matthew 26:31-35

Introduction

I. Warning & Promised Victory (vv. 31, 32)

A. Offended because of Jesus: 31a

B. Atonement & Scattering foretold: 31b (Zechariah 13:7)

C. Promise of victory and restoration: 32 (Matt. 28:7)

II. Peter's Pride (v. 33)

A. Prior Warnings (Mk. 8, Lk. 22:31ff,)

B. Sinful response: unbelief, disdain, & overconfidence (Ps. 118:7,8)

III. Prediction & Persistence (vv. 34, 35)

A. Specifics of the denial 34 (Matt. 26:74,75)

B. Peter persists: 35a

C. The others affirm: 35b (Jn. 16:31,32, 1 Pet. 5:8)

Conclusion