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Peter, the apostle
Called…
- Called to be a disciple (Jn. 1:40)
- Called to be a constant companion (Mt. 4:19, Mk. 1:17, Lk. 5:10)
- Called to be an apostle (Mt. 10:2, Mk. 3:14, 16, Lk. 6:13-14)
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Peter’s Feet
- At one time Peter had wayward feet, but Andrew brought him to Jesus.
- And then one night Peter had some wet feet because he was walking on the water.
- Then he had washed feet when Jesus knelt before him and washed his feet (John 13).
- He had wandering feet when he denied the Lord.
- He had willing feet. “How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace” (Rom. 10:15).
What kind of feet do you have?
Something Happens When Churches Pray, W. Wiersbe, p. 104
Peter’s Fall
1. Doubts Matt 14:28 & 16:23
2. Boasts Mark 14:27-31 & 1 Cor 10:12
3. Sleeps Mark 14:37 with Rom 13:11
4. Smites John 18:10 & Luke 22:60
5. Follows afar off Luke 22:54
6. Sits with the ungodly Luke 22:55
7. Denies the Lord Luke 22:57-62
From the Book of 750 Bible and Gospel Studies, 1909, George W Noble, Chicago
Peter’s Restoration
1. The Lord’s prayer and look Luke 22:32, 61
2. Peter’s conviction, tears, repentance Luke 22:61-2
3. Hears and hastens to the tomb John 20:1-4
4. Receives a message from the Lord Mark 16:7
5. Private meeting with the Lord Luke 24:34
6. Public restoration to service John 21:15-17
7. Boldly testifies for Christ Acts 3:14
From the Book of 750 Bible and Gospel Studies, 1909, George W Noble, Chicago
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