"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" -2 Corinthians 5:17, NIV
Recap
We looked at the life of Peter.
•Peter's betrayal: Matthew 26:69-75
•Peter's calling as a disciple: Matthew 4:18-20
•Peter walking on water: Matthew 14:25-32
•Peter declares Jesus the Messiah: Matthew 16:13-17
•Jesus says "Get behind me Satan" to Peter: Matthew 16:21-23
•Jesus washes Peter's feet: John 13:5-10
•Jesus predicts Peter's denial: Matthew 26:31-35
•Jesus restores Peter: John 21:1-19
Lessons from Peter's life.
1. It's tempting to give up. We need to stay focused.
2. Sin makes us blind. We need community.
3. We can't do it on our own. We need Jesus.
Jesus couldn't really use Peter until his pride was broken.
Question for Reflection
What needs to break in you before God can really use you?
We welcome your comments.
-Jason