I Would Never

Whenever we are naïve enough to think "I would never deny my Lord," we need to be reminded of the prediction of Jesus that all would deny Him.

1. Pride: everyone messes up, why do you still think that you are special? (v.26-27)
2. Grace: Jesus is not done with those who mess up, so are you still trying to earn something or prove something? (v.28)
3. A humbling lesson: have you yet learned the difference between being emphatic and being cautious? Are you still denying your denying? (v.29-31)
   Why is it important to see ourselves accurately?
   What gain is seeing our weakness? Pv.16:18,1Cor.10:12,1Pet. 2:21
   When does sovereignty comfort us? Is.53:4 Ps.77:19, Pv.28:26
   How does God advance His kingdom with such people? Jn 21:15-17