19/04/2015 – Morning Service: The fall and rise of Simon Peter

Bible Readings:

Luke 22:31-34, 39-46, 54-62

1 Peter 5:1-11

2 Peter 1:1-11

Sermon Outline:

Luke 22:31–32 (NKJV)

³¹ And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. ³² But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.”

I  Simon Peter’s fall

1. Satanic attacks (Luke 22:31)
2. Spiritual pride (Luke 22:33)
3. Lack of watchfulness (Luke 22:45)
4. Then, falling into a sudden, violent temptation

II How Peter’s faith was preserved.

1. By the prophetic warning of the Lord Jesus (Luke 22:31)
2. By the priestly intercession of Christ
3. By the kingly charge of the Lord (Luke 22:32)

III Steps of Simon Peter’s restoration

1. By a kindly look (Luke 22:61)
2. By a personal conversation (Luke 24:34)
3. By a public commissioning (John 21:15-19)

IV The results of Peter’s restoration

1. Gospel clarity
2. Fruitful ministry (1 Peter 5)
3. Deep seated humility (Galatians 2:11, 2 Peter 3:14-16)
4. Faithful to the end