Lesson 26, Q8~Q10

FOURTH DAY: Read Matthew 26:31-35; Mark 14:27-31; Luke 22:31-38.

Q8. Give ways the Lord’s conversation with Peter showed that Peter:

a. Was weak at his strongest point

Peter was quite confident about himself, but Jesus wanted Peter to be strong in God’s way. Therefore, Peter’s proud attitude was his greatest weakness.

b. Thought he was better than the others

Peter declared, “Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will.”

c. Entered Gethsemane in a dangerous attitude of mind.

Peter said “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.” Even Jesus predicts Peter’s denial, Peter insisted emphatically, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.” Be the greatest among all disciples was in Peter’s mind when he entered Gethsemane. It represented over-confident, arrogant, and self-center and such a dangerous attitude must led to fail.

Q9. a. From Jesus’ prayer for Peter, what encourages you about:

God’s sovereignty over Satan?

Jesus told Peter about Satan asked to sift Peter as wheat, but Jesus already prayed for Peter. Since God’s sovereignty is over Satan, so Peter would turn back, hence Jesus asked Peter to strengthen his brothers. Since God’s sovereignty is always over Satan, whenever we pray Jesus will strength our hearts and defeat Satan.

The tempted Christian?

Jesus’ prayer for Peter’s faith won’t fail even Peter was tempted, but he would turn back. Jesus’ prayer let the tempted Christians regain faith and turn back to God.

Jesus?

Jesus knows the weakness of Peter and also has the confidence in Peter.

Jesus knows the weakness of me and also has the confidence in me.  

b. Can you share with your group how God gave you new strength and power to help others after a time when you failed Him?

God brought me back from suffering from depression and gave me new strength and power.

Q10. What did Jesus tell the disciples about:

a. What each of them would do that night?

The flock will be scattered.

b. His resurrection and the place of the next meeting?

But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.