Peter: Where Are You Standing?

7 things about Peter

1. He was the first disciple called by Jesus
2. He was passionately sincere
3. He was recognized as the leader
4. He sought to apply his faith
5. He was spiritually attuned
6. He had a dramatic faith
7. He was in Jesus' inner circle
   Yet he denied the LORD!

Anatomy of a denial

1. A sense of self-importance
2. Self-deception
3. Arguing with Jesus
   a. He rebuked Jesus
   b. Tells Jesus He is wrong
   c. Tells Jesus how it will “really” happen

How do I deny the LORD today?

1. Distancing myself from identifying with Him
2. Diluting the authority of the Word
3. Dismembering His Body

How does Jesus restore us?

1. Jesus is praying for you (Romans 8:34-35).
2. Jesus is prophesying over you
   (Philippians 1:6).
3. Jesus is walking with us (Hebrews 13:5).