Life’s journey can often take us to places we aren’t prepared. Peter was not prepared for the intensity of the night of Jesus’ address. Even in warning of Peter’s denial, Jesus assures him of his restorative grace. But it doesn’t end with Peter’s restoration. After he was restored Peter was challenged by Jesus to strengthen his brothers. In these final days of lent, let us be strengthened by the Lord and in turn strengthen the brethren.

[Luke 22.31-34; 54-62]

31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” 33 Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” 34 Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.” …

54 Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house, and Peter was following at a distance. 55 And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. 56 Then a servant girl, seeing him as he sat in the light and looking closely at him, said, “This man also was with him.” 57 But he denied it, saying, “Woman, I do not know him.” 58 And a little later someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not.” 59 And after an interval of about an hour still another insisted, saying, “Certainly this man also was with him, for he too is a Galilean.” 60 But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about.” And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. 61 And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the saying of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.” 62 And he went out and wept bitterly.

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ What did Satan want to do with Peter?

+ What does Jesus pray concerning Peter’s faith?

+ After Peter turns again (repents) what was he told to do?

+ What would Peter deny?

+ How many times would Peter deny?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?