We should never be overconfident about our adversary Satan. n We need to be made aware of his ways...

We should never be overconfident We should never be overconfident about our adversary Satan.about our adversary Satan.

We need to be made aware of his ways and We need to be made aware of his ways and tactics. tactics. (2 Cor 2:11)(2 Cor 2:11)


2 Corinthians 2:11 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 2:11 (NKJV) - lest Satan - lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.ignorant of his devices.


A good football coach studies films and A good football coach studies films and prepares his team!prepares his team!


In medical practice autopsies are preformed In medical practice autopsies are preformed to learn about fatal diseases so future to learn about fatal diseases so future treatments and cures can be found.treatments and cures can be found.


In medical practice autopsies are preformed In medical practice autopsies are preformed to learn about fatal diseases so future to learn about fatal diseases so future treatments and cures can be found.treatments and cures can be found.

One of the greatest challenges we face in One of the greatest challenges we face in the church is to take this threat seriously! the church is to take this threat seriously! (1 Cor 10:12)(1 Cor 10:12)


1 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV) 12Therefore 12Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.he fall.


I found old pictures and directories of I found old pictures and directories of churches where I preached 15-20 years churches where I preached 15-20 years ago and noted how many had fallen away! ago and noted how many had fallen away! What would we find here?What would we find here?


I found old pictures and directories of I found old pictures and directories of churches where I preached 15-20 years churches where I preached 15-20 years ago and noted how many had fallen away! ago and noted how many had fallen away! What would we find here?What would we find here?

If I was able to go back in time and warn If I was able to go back in time and warn each of them I doubt that they would take it each of them I doubt that they would take it seriously! “Why I would never leave the seriously! “Why I would never leave the Lord!”Lord!”


Sometimes football coaches overly warn Sometimes football coaches overly warn their team. (Ex. Bear Bryant in 1977) their team. (Ex. Bear Bryant in 1977)



We need to know that the Lord never We need to know that the Lord never exaggerates! exaggerates!



We need to know that the Lord never We need to know that the Lord never exaggerates! exaggerates!

Let us go to the Bible and analyze a fall, Let us go to the Bible and analyze a fall, step by step. May we learn from one who step by step. May we learn from one who fell away and faced the sifting of Satan and fell away and faced the sifting of Satan and then returned to God. then returned to God.


We know this man as the apostle Peter. Let We know this man as the apostle Peter. Let us consider the steps he took to a fall.us consider the steps he took to a fall.

OverconfidenceOverconfidence

What attack could Satan possibly use to What attack could Satan possibly use to cause a personal disciple of Jesus to fall?cause a personal disciple of Jesus to fall?


What attack could Satan possibly use to What attack could Satan possibly use to cause a personal disciple of Jesus to fall?cause a personal disciple of Jesus to fall?

Could people who know and confess the Could people who know and confess the truth fall? Of course they can! Many think truth fall? Of course they can! Many think the battle is over when we know the truth. It the battle is over when we know the truth. It has only begun.has only begun.


Satan will find our weakness and exploit it. Satan will find our weakness and exploit it. What is a common weakness among those What is a common weakness among those who have knowledge and experience? who have knowledge and experience? Pride! Pride! (Prov 16:18; 1 Cor 8:1-2)(Prov 16:18; 1 Cor 8:1-2)


Proverbs 16:18 (NKJV)Proverbs 16:18 (NKJV) - - Pride Pride goesgoes before destruction, before destruction, And a haughty spirit And a haughty spirit before a fall.before a fall.


1 Corinthians 8:1-2 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 8:1-2 (NKJV) - Now - Now concerning things offered to idols: We concerning things offered to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies. 2And Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies. 2And if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know.knows nothing yet as he ought to know.


When we become overconfident we find When we become overconfident we find warnings about apostasy and personal sin as warnings about apostasy and personal sin as irrelevant at best and may even respond irrelevant at best and may even respond with hostility. Some will label others as with hostility. Some will label others as “watchdogs.”“watchdogs.”


When we become overconfident we find When we become overconfident we find warnings about apostasy and personal sin as warnings about apostasy and personal sin as irrelevant at best and may even respond irrelevant at best and may even respond with hostility. Some will label others as with hostility. Some will label others as “watchdogs.”“watchdogs.”

Jesus Himself was not able to get Peter to Jesus Himself was not able to get Peter to take His warnings seriously. take His warnings seriously. (Lk 22:31-33)(Lk 22:31-33)


Luke 22:31-33 (NKJV)Luke 22:31-33 (NKJV) - And the Lord - And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift asked for you, that he may sift youyou as wheat. as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned should not fail; and when you have returned to to Me,Me, strengthen your brethren.” 33 But he strengthen your brethren.” 33 But he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death.”You, both to prison and to death.”


Peter had been tested before and stood! Peter had been tested before and stood! (Jn 6:66-69)(Jn 6:66-69)


John 6:66 - through John 6:69 (NKJV)John 6:66 - through John 6:69 (NKJV) - - From that From that timetime many of His disciples went many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. 67 Then back and walked with Him no more. 67 Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?” 68 But Simon Peter answered Him, go away?” 68 But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 Also we have come to words of eternal life. 69 Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”Son of the living God.”


Peter publicly declared His intentions! He Peter publicly declared His intentions! He never imagined he could fall.never imagined he could fall.


Peter publicly declared His intentions! He Peter publicly declared His intentions! He never imagined he could fall.never imagined he could fall.

In all of this he never took Jesus seriously. In all of this he never took Jesus seriously. He should have been chilled by Jesus’ He should have been chilled by Jesus’ statement and asked for help. How many statement and asked for help. How many Peters are here today?Peters are here today?

Lack of PreparationLack of Preparation

Pride always looks for praise and pursues Pride always looks for praise and pursues selfish goals. A proud person is a poor selfish goals. A proud person is a poor listener! listener!


Pride always looks for praise and pursues Pride always looks for praise and pursues selfish goals. A proud person is a poor selfish goals. A proud person is a poor listener! listener!

Jesus tried to get Peter prepared as He was Jesus tried to get Peter prepared as He was preparing for the nearing time of trial. preparing for the nearing time of trial. (Mt 26:36-40)(Mt 26:36-40)


Matthew 26:36-40 (NKJV)Matthew 26:36-40 (NKJV) - Then Jesus - Then Jesus came with them to a place called came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, “Sit Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, “Sit here while I go and pray over there.” 37And here while I go and pray over there.” 37And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. deeply distressed.


38 Then He said to them, “My soul is 38 Then He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me.” 39 He went a little farther and watch with Me.” 39 He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.will.” ” 40 Then He came to the disciples and found 40 Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What! Could them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What! Could you not watch with Me one hour?you not watch with Me one hour?


Real preparation is hard and is not Real preparation is hard and is not convenient. Pride causes one to deny and convenient. Pride causes one to deny and hide their weaknesses rather than see and hide their weaknesses rather than see and prepare!prepare!


Real preparation is hard and is not Real preparation is hard and is not convenient. Pride causes one to deny and convenient. Pride causes one to deny and hide their weaknesses rather than see and hide their weaknesses rather than see and prepare!prepare!

How many Christians here refuse to see How many Christians here refuse to see their weaknesses? “I have been a Christian their weaknesses? “I have been a Christian for many years, I cannot admit this!” “A for many years, I cannot admit this!” “A Christian should not have these problems!”Christian should not have these problems!”


Peter “prepared” for the wrong battle! Peter “prepared” for the wrong battle! (Mt 26:34-35)(Mt 26:34-35)


Matthew 26:34-35 (NKJV)Matthew 26:34-35 (NKJV) - Jesus said to - Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you that this night, him, “Assuredly, I say to you that this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” 35 Peter said to Him, “Even if three times.” 35 Peter said to Him, “Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” And so said all the disciples.You!” And so said all the disciples.


Peter failed to recognize that without Peter failed to recognize that without preparation Satan chooses the battleground.preparation Satan chooses the battleground.


Many fail to recognize how sin comes into Many fail to recognize how sin comes into our lives. We are ready to die in the quick our lives. We are ready to die in the quick glorious battle but are helpless to resist the glorious battle but are helpless to resist the gradual steps to sin.gradual steps to sin.


Many fail to recognize how sin comes into Many fail to recognize how sin comes into our lives. We are ready to die in the quick our lives. We are ready to die in the quick glorious battle but are helpless to resist the glorious battle but are helpless to resist the gradual steps to sin.gradual steps to sin.

Peter drew his sword and was shocked to Peter drew his sword and was shocked to find that he was rebuked! He now ran find that he was rebuked! He now ran with the other disciples. with the other disciples. (Mt 26:50-56)(Mt 26:50-56)


Matthew 26:50-56 (NKJV)Matthew 26:50-56 (NKJV) - But Jesus said - But Jesus said to him, “Friend, why have you come?” Then to him, “Friend, why have you come?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him. 51And suddenly, one of those Him. 51And suddenly, one of those who werewho were with Jesus stretched out with Jesus stretched out hishis hand and drew his hand and drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 52 But Jesus said to him, “Put cut off his ear. 52 But Jesus said to him, “Put your sword in its place, for all who take the your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. sword will perish by the sword.


53 Or do you think that I cannot now pray to 53 Or do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels? 54How then than twelve legions of angels? 54How then could the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must could the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must happen thus?” 55 In that hour Jesus said to the happen thus?” 55 In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, “Have you come out, as against a multitudes, “Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to take Me? I sat robber, with swords and clubs to take Me? I sat daily with you, teaching in the temple, and you daily with you, teaching in the temple, and you did not seize Me. did not seize Me.


56 But all this was done that the Scriptures 56 But all this was done that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples forsook Him and fled.the disciples forsook Him and fled.

Distance from God’s PeopleDistance from God’s People

Satan uses different devices to accomplish Satan uses different devices to accomplish this goal. this goal.



Within many Christians Satan plants and Within many Christians Satan plants and then waters the seeds of bitterness. then waters the seeds of bitterness.



Within many Christians Satan plants and Within many Christians Satan plants and then waters the seeds of bitterness. then waters the seeds of bitterness.

With others Satan takes the guilt and then With others Satan takes the guilt and then uses it as a wedge to drive one further uses it as a wedge to drive one further away! Here is where pride causes one to run away! Here is where pride causes one to run further away rather than return.further away rather than return.


Peter is now torn in two in his heart. He Peter is now torn in two in his heart. He wants to stand with Jesus but he is afraid wants to stand with Jesus but he is afraid to face his shame. All he can do now is to to face his shame. All he can do now is to follow Him “at a distance.” follow Him “at a distance.” (Mt 26:58)(Mt 26:58)


Matthew 26:58 (NKJV)Matthew 26:58 (NKJV) - But Peter - But Peter followed Him at a distance to the high followed Him at a distance to the high priest’s courtyard. And he went in and sat priest’s courtyard. And he went in and sat with the servants to see the end.with the servants to see the end.


Many Christians reach a point in their life Many Christians reach a point in their life where they feel uncomfortable around where they feel uncomfortable around other Christians. Why?other Christians. Why?


Many Christians reach a point in their life Many Christians reach a point in their life where they feel uncomfortable around where they feel uncomfortable around other Christians. Why?other Christians. Why?

When we fail to deal properly with sin our When we fail to deal properly with sin our conscious will make us miserable! conscious will make us miserable! (Prov 28:1)(Prov 28:1)


Proverbs 28:1 (NKJV)Proverbs 28:1 (NKJV) - The wicked flee - The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion.bold as a lion.


Many do not realize the process taking Many do not realize the process taking place where they increasingly are pulling place where they increasingly are pulling away from Christians. They may be in the away from Christians. They may be in the process of running from God.process of running from God.


Many do not realize the process taking Many do not realize the process taking place where they increasingly are pulling place where they increasingly are pulling away from Christians. They may be in the away from Christians. They may be in the process of running from God.process of running from God.

Who are your best friends? Where is your Who are your best friends? Where is your heart?heart?

Comfort with Worldly PeopleComfort with Worldly People

Pride hates to admit wrong and runs from Pride hates to admit wrong and runs from rebuke. There is a group of people who rebuke. There is a group of people who will “accept you as you are” as long as you will “accept you as you are” as long as you do not bother them.do not bother them.


Pride hates to admit wrong and runs from Pride hates to admit wrong and runs from rebuke. There is a group of people who rebuke. There is a group of people who will “accept you as you are” as long as you will “accept you as you are” as long as you do not bother them.do not bother them.

Jesus described the attitude of the world. Jesus described the attitude of the world. (Jn 15:19)(Jn 15:19)


John 15:19 (NKJV)John 15:19 (NKJV) - If you were of the - If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.world hates you.


It will not be long where you will join the It will not be long where you will join the world in whispering about those “self-world in whispering about those “self-righteous” people. righteous” people. (Ps 1:1)(Ps 1:1)


Psalm 1:1 (NKJV)Psalm 1:1 (NKJV) - Blessed - Blessed isis the man the man Who walks not in the counsel of the Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;


Do you really think that this “bar room Do you really think that this “bar room crowd” really cares anything about you? crowd” really cares anything about you?


Do you really think that this “bar room Do you really think that this “bar room crowd” really cares anything about you? crowd” really cares anything about you?

Real love will tell you what you need that Real love will tell you what you need that includes occasional rebuke! includes occasional rebuke! (Mk 10:21)(Mk 10:21)


Mark 10:21 (NKJV)Mark 10:21 (NKJV) - Then Jesus, looking - Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”the cross, and follow Me.”


Satan has Peter right where he wants him. Satan has Peter right where he wants him.


Satan has Peter right where he wants him. Satan has Peter right where he wants him. Now Peter is pressured to go further! Now Peter is pressured to go further!

(Mt 26:69-74)(Mt 26:69-74)


Matthew 26:69-74 (NKJV)Matthew 26:69-74 (NKJV) - Now Peter sat - Now Peter sat outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came to him, saying, “You also were with came to him, saying, “You also were with Jesus of Galilee.” 70 But he denied it before Jesus of Galilee.” 70 But he denied it before themthem all, saying, “I do not know what you are all, saying, “I do not know what you are saying.” 71 And when he had gone out to the saying.” 71 And when he had gone out to the gateway, another gateway, another girlgirl saw him and said to saw him and said to those those who werewho were there, “This there, “This fellowfellow also was also was with Jesus of Nazareth.”with Jesus of Nazareth.”


72 But again he denied with an oath, “I do 72 But again he denied with an oath, “I do not know the Man!” 73 And a little later not know the Man!” 73 And a little later those who stood by came up and said to those who stood by came up and said to Peter, “Surely you also are Peter, “Surely you also are oneone of them, for of them, for your speech betrays you.” 74 Then he your speech betrays you.” 74 Then he began to curse and swear, began to curse and swear, saying,saying, “I do not “I do not know the Man!” Immediately a rooster know the Man!” Immediately a rooster crowed.crowed.


We need to remember that Satan is We need to remember that Satan is relentless! We need help. relentless! We need help. (1 Pt 5:8-9)(1 Pt 5:8-9)


1 Peter 5:8-9 (NKJV)1 Peter 5:8-9 (NKJV) - Be sober, be - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.brotherhood in the world.


Peter who was afraid to admit his weakness Peter who was afraid to admit his weakness publicly now demonstrates it for all to see publicly now demonstrates it for all to see and remember for all time!and remember for all time!


When you turn to the ungodly for emotional When you turn to the ungodly for emotional comfort you have made the worst possible comfort you have made the worst possible move! Remember God’s warning. move! Remember God’s warning. (1 Cor 15:33)(1 Cor 15:33)


1 Corinthians 15:33 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 15:33 (NKJV) - Do not be - Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”habits.”


There are some Christians you should not There are some Christians you should not associate with! associate with! (1 Cor 5:9-11)(1 Cor 5:9-11)


1 Corinthians 5:9-11 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 5:9-11 (NKJV) - I wrote to - I wrote to you in my epistle not to keep company with you in my epistle not to keep company with sexually immoral people. 10 Yet sexually immoral people. 10 Yet II certainly certainly diddid not not meanmean with the sexually immoral with the sexually immoral people of this world, or with the covetous, people of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or idolaters, since then you or extortioners, or idolaters, since then you would need to go out of the world. would need to go out of the world.


11 But now I have written to you not to 11 But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a keep company with anyone named a brother, who is sexually immoral, or brother, who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner—not even to eat drunkard, or an extortioner—not even to eat with such a person.with such a person.

Overwhelming GuiltOverwhelming Guilt

Peter was fortunate to have this painful Peter was fortunate to have this painful experience. experience. (Mt 26:75; Lk 22:61)(Mt 26:75; Lk 22:61)


Matthew 26:75 (NKJV)Matthew 26:75 (NKJV) - And Peter - And Peter remembered the word of Jesus who had said remembered the word of Jesus who had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” So he went out and deny Me three times.” So he went out and wept bitterly.wept bitterly.


Luke 22:61 (NKJV)Luke 22:61 (NKJV) - And the Lord turned - And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”you will deny Me three times.”


Some enter sin so gradually that they just Some enter sin so gradually that they just do not care!do not care!


Some enter sin so gradually that they just Some enter sin so gradually that they just do not care!do not care!

Some stumble into sin and then face this Some stumble into sin and then face this painful ordeal. This can be for good. painful ordeal. This can be for good.


Some lie their way out of the immediate Some lie their way out of the immediate consequences. This is never good.consequences. This is never good.



Peter had two possible reactions.Peter had two possible reactions.



Peter had two possible reactions.Peter had two possible reactions. To run from God by excuse, blaming others To run from God by excuse, blaming others

or simply quitting.or simply quitting.



Peter had two possible reactions.Peter had two possible reactions. To run from God by excuse, blaming others To run from God by excuse, blaming others

or simply quitting.or simply quitting. To face and confess his sin and start over in To face and confess his sin and start over in

the work of God.the work of God.


Judas was in the same boat as Peter and Judas was in the same boat as Peter and chose suicide. Satan lied to Judas that there chose suicide. Satan lied to Judas that there was no way back. This is never true! was no way back. This is never true! (Mt 27:4-5)(Mt 27:4-5)


Matthew 27:4-5 (NKJV)Matthew 27:4-5 (NKJV) - saying, “I have - saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” And sinned by betraying innocent blood.” And they said, “What they said, “What is thatis that to us? You see to us? You see to to it!it!” 5 Then he threw down the pieces of ” 5 Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself.and hanged himself.


The Lord pursued Peter! The Lord pursued Peter! (Jn 21:15-17)(Jn 21:15-17)


John 21:15-17 (NKJV)John 21:15-17 (NKJV) - So when they had - So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, “Simon, sonson of Jonah, do you love Me more of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” 16 He said to him again a second My lambs.” 16 He said to him again a second time, “Simon, time, “Simon, sonson of Jonah, do you love Me?” of Jonah, do you love Me?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Tend My sheep.”love You.” He said to him, “Tend My sheep.”


17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, 17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, sonson of Jonah, do you love Me?” Peter was of Jonah, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.“Feed My sheep.

Will You Choose to Return?Will You Choose to Return?

Let us with the wisdom of faith never fall Let us with the wisdom of faith never fall from the Lord. from the Lord. (2 Pt 1:10-11)(2 Pt 1:10-11)


2 Peter 1:10-11 (NKJV)2 Peter 1:10-11 (NKJV) - Therefore, - Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 11for these things you will never stumble; 11for so an entrance will be supplied to you so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.


There are many who fall who do not return There are many who fall who do not return to faithfulness!to faithfulness!


There are many who fall who do not return There are many who fall who do not return to faithfulness!to faithfulness!

Let us never forget the way back and let us Let us never forget the way back and let us be helpers to those that return!be helpers to those that return!

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