“Peter said to Him, "Lord, why can I not follow You right now? I will lay down my life for You." 38 Jesus answered, "Will you lay down your life for Me?

“Peter said to Him, "Lord, why can I not follow You right now? I will lay down my life for You." 38 Jesus answered, "Will you lay down your life for Me? Truly, truly, I say to you, a rooster will not crow until you deny Me three times.” (John 13:37-38)

Peter

In the inner circle of three

Gung-ho to demonstrate love & loyaltyo Refused feet washing, Jn.

13:6-8o Rebuked Jesus’ discussing

death, Mk. 8:33o Jumped out of boat to see

Jesus, Jn. 21:7o Cut off the ear of the High

Priest’s servant, Jn. 18:10

Peter falls face first

1. The servant girl, Jn. 18:17

2. Those warming by the fire, 18:25

3. A servant of the High Priest, 18:26

“Do You Love Me”

Why did Jesus ask Peter 3 times?

The power of Jesus’ compassion

Someone might say…“Peter traveled with Jesus for 3 years…”

Yes, but Peter didn’t start out a starWe can develop like Peter

“I will never be good enough…”Who as God used?He can use you!