Getting Caught Up In Failures A study of the life of Peter.

Getting Caught Up In Failures

A study of the lifeof Peter

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Philippians 3:13-14

“Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing

I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead,

[14] I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in

Christ Jesus.”

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Peter – Who was he?

•Fisherman–Matthew 4:18-20

•Among the 1st called by Jesus–Luke 5:2-11

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Luke 5:2-11

“and He saw two boats lying at the edge of the lake; but the fishermen had gotten out of them and were washing their nets. [3] And He got into one of

the boats, which was Simon's, and asked him to put out a little way from the land. And He sat down and began teaching the people from the boat. …”

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Luke 5:2-11

“…[4] When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon, "Put out into the deep water

and let down your nets for a catch." [5] Simon answered and said, "Master, we

worked hard all night and caught nothing, but I will do as You say and let down the nets." [6] When they had done this, they

enclosed a great quantity of fish, …”

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Luke 5:2-11

“… and their nets began to break; [7] so they signaled to their partners in the other boat for them to come and help them. And they came and filled both of the boats, so

that they began to sink. [8] But when Simon Peter saw that, he fell down at Jesus' feet,

saying, "Go away from me Lord, for I am a sinful man!" ……”

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Luke 5:2-11

“…[9] For amazement had seized him and all his companions because of the catch of fish which they had taken; [10] and so also

were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not fear, from now on

you will be catching men." [11] When they had brought their boats to land, they left

everything and followed Him.”

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•Fisherman•Among the 1st called by Jesus•Chosen to be an Apostle

–Part of Jesus’ “inner circle”•Mount of Transfiguration

–Matthew 17:1-8

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Matthew 17:1-8

“Six days later Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led

them up on a high mountain by themselves. [2] And He was transfigured before them; and His face shone like the sun, and His

garments became as white as light. [3] And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to

them, talking with Him. …”

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Matthew 17:1-8

“…[4] Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, I will make three tabernacles here, one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah." [5]

While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and behold, a voice out of the cloud said, "This is My beloved

Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!" …”

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Matthew 17:1-8

“…[6] When the disciples heard this, they fell face down to the ground and were terrified. [7] And Jesus came to them and touched them and said, "Get

up, and do not be afraid." [8] And lifting up their eyes, they saw no one

except Jesus Himself alone.”

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–Part of Jesus’ “inner circle”•Mount of Transfiguration•Garden of Gethsamene

–Matthew 26:36-46

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Matthew 26:36-46

“Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to His

disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." [37] And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and distressed. [38] Then He said to them, "My soul is deeply

grieved, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch with Me." …”

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Matthew 26:36-46

“…[39] And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup

pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will." [40] And He came to the disciples

and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "So, you men could not keep watch with Me

for one hour? …”

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Matthew 26:36-46

“…[41] "Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation; the

spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." [42] He went away again a second time and

prayed, saying, "My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, Your will be

done." [43] Again He came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. …”

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Matthew 26:36-46

“…[44] And He left them again, and went away and prayed a third time, saying the

same thing once more. [45] Then He came to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour

is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. [46] "Get up, let us be going; behold, the one

who betrays Me is at hand!"”

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–Part of Jesus’ “inner circle”•Confessed Jesus as the “Son of God”–Matthew 16:13-20

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Matthew 16:13-20

“Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His

disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" [14] And they said, "Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but

still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets." [15] He said to them, "But who

do you say that I am?" …”

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Matthew 16:13-20

“…[16] Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." [17] And Jesus said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. [18] "I also say to you

that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades

will not overpower it. …”

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Matthew 16:13-20

“…[19] "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in

heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in

heaven." [20] Then He warned the disciples that they should tell no one

that He was the Christ.”

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•Swore he would never forsake Jesus–Matthew 26:31-35

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Matthew 26:31-35

“Then Jesus said to them, "You will all fall away because of Me this night, for it is

written, 'I will strike down the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be

scattered.' [32] "But after I have been raised, I will go ahead of you to Galilee." [33] But Peter said to Him, "Even though all may fall away because of You, I will

never fall away." …”

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Matthew 26:31-35

“…[34] Jesus said to him, "Truly I say to you that this very night, before a

rooster crows, you will deny Me three times." [35] Peter said to Him, "Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You." All the disciples said the same

thing too.”

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•Swore he would never forsake Jesus

•Fought for Jesus at His arrest–John 18:10

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John 18:10

“Simon Peter then, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's

slave, and cut off his right ear; and the slave's name was Malchus.”

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•Swore he would never forsake Jesus

•Fought for Jesus at His arrest•Given a special charge by Jesus–John 21:15-19

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John 21:15-19

“So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Tend My lambs." [16] He said to him again a second time,

"Simon, son of John, do you love Me?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Shepherd My

sheep." …”

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John 21:15-19

“…[17] He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love Me?"

Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, "Do you love Me?" And he said to Him, "Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You." Jesus said to

him, "Tend My sheep. [18] "Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to gird yourself and walk wherever

you wished; …”

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John 21:15-19

“…but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands and someone

else will gird you, and bring you where you do not wish to go." [19] Now this

He said, signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when

He had spoken this, He said to him, "Follow Me!"”

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•Married–Matthew 8:14-15

“When Jesus came into Peter's home, He saw his mother-in-law lying sick in bed with a fever. [15] He touched her hand, and the fever left her; and

she got up and waited on Him.”

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1 Corinthians 9:3-7

“My defense to those who examine me is this: [4] Do we not have a right to eat and drink? [5] Do we not have a right to take along a believing wife,

even as the rest of the apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas? [6] Or do only Barnabas and I not have a

right to refrain from working? …”

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1 Corinthians 9:3-7

“…[7] Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat the fruit of it? Or who tends a flock and does not

use the milk of the flock?”

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Peter’s Failures and Recovery

•Denial of Christ–Matthew 26:33-35

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Matthew 26:33-35

“But Peter said to Him, "Even though all may fall away because of You, I will never fall away." [34] Jesus said to him, "Truly I

say to you that this very night, before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three

times." [35] Peter said to Him, "Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You." All the disciples said the same thing too.”

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Matthew 26:58

“But Peter was following Him at a distance as far as the courtyard of the

high priest, and entered in, and sat down with the officers to see the

outcome.”

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Matthew 26:69-75

“Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a servant-girl came to him

and said, "You too were with Jesus the Galilean." [70] But he denied it before

them all, saying, "I do not know what you are talking about." [71] When he had gone

out to the gateway, another servant-girl saw him and said to those who were there,

"This man was with Jesus of Nazareth." …”

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Matthew 26:69-75

“…[72] And again he denied it with an oath, "I do not know the man." [73] A little later the bystanders came up and said to

Peter, "Surely you too are one of them; for even the way you talk gives you away."

[74] Then he began to curse and swear, "I do not know the man!" And immediately a

rooster crowed. …”

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Matthew 26:69-75

“…[75] And Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said, "Before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three

times." And he went out and wept bitterly.”

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•Denial of Christ–Just days after his denial he is seen running to the tomb•John 20:2-6

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John 20:2-6

“So she ran and came to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and

said to them, "They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him." [3] So Peter

and the other disciple went forth, and they were going to the tomb. [4] The two were

running together; …”

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John 20:2-6

“…and the other disciple ran ahead faster than Peter and came to the tomb first; [5] and stooping and looking in,

he saw the linen wrappings lying there; but he did not go in. [6] And so Simon Peter also came, following him, and

entered the tomb; and he saw the linen wrappings lying there,”

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•Denial of Christ•Allowed himself to be influenced by Jews & became a poor example to Barnabas–Rebuked by Paul

•Galatians 2:11-14

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Galatians 2:11-14

“But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood

condemned. [12] For prior to the coming of certain men from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he began to withdraw and hold himself aloof, fearing the party of the circumcision. [13] The rest

of the Jews joined him in hypocrisy, …”

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Galatians 2:11-14

“… with the result that even Barnabas was carried away by their hypocrisy. [14] But

when I saw that they were not straightforward about the truth of the

gospel, I said to Cephas in the presence of all, "If you, being a Jew, live like the

Gentiles and not like the Jews, how is it that you compel the Gentiles to live like

Jews?”

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What Can We Learn?

•Look at our mistakes …Learn from them …

AND MOVE ON!

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Matthew 18:8-9

“If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it from you; it

is better for you to enter life crippled or lame, than to have two hands or two feet and be cast into the eternal fire. [9] "If

your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it from you. It is better for you to

enter life with one eye, than to have two eyes and be cast into the fiery hell.”

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What Can We Learn?

•What ways can I do more so that my life can be more fulfilling?

•Then Forget about them!–Philippians 3:7-11

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Philippians 3:7-11

“But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. [8] More than that, I count

all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus

my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so

that I may gain Christ, …”

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Philippians 3:7-11

“…[9] and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which

comes from God on the basis of faith, [10] that I may know Him and the power of His

resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death;

[11] in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.”

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Philippians 3:12

“Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I

press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by

Christ Jesus.”

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Hebrews 12:1-2

“Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with

endurance the race that is set before us, [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.”

“press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward

call of God in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 3:14

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