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Peter

The bold one who failed loudly and was restored.

The story

1. The call Luke 5:1-11

   After a miraculous catch, he falls at Jesus' knees: “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” Jesus calls him anyway.

2. Walks on water Matthew 14:28-31

   He steps out of the boat toward Jesus, then sees the wind and starts to sink. Jesus catches him.

3. The confession Matthew 16:16-23

   “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Minutes later he rebukes Jesus and is called a stumbling block.

4. The denial Luke 22:54-62

   Three times by a fire he says he does not know Jesus. The rooster crows. He goes out and weeps bitterly.

5. The restoration John 21:15-19

   Three times Jesus asks, “Do you love me?” Three times he gives Peter work to do: “Feed my sheep.”

6. Pentecost Acts 2:14-41

   The man who hid by a fire stands up in Jerusalem and preaches. About 3,000 believe.

Key verses

“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” John 6:68 (ESV)

Read together: Luke 5:1-11 · Matthew 14:28-31 · Matthew 16:16-23 · Luke 22:54-62 · John 21:15-19 · Acts 2:14-41

Questions to sit with

1. Where do I make bold promises to cover private fear?
2. What would it look like to let Jesus restore me rather than prove myself?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.