Peter's Denial Foretold
Luke 22:31-34 · October 2, 2022
This message explores spiritual warfare, temptation, and God’s protection through the story of Peter’s denial. It offers practical ways to stand firm—submit to God, pray, put on the armor of God, resist temptation, and remember that Jesus intercedes for us. It also points to the hope of forgiveness and restoration when we fail.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Jesus predicts Peter’s denial (Luke 22:31-34)
07:23 Peter could have done a better job to prepare for facing his temptation (Matthew 26:40-41)
09:29 Job - Satan wanted to destroy Job
10:44 Jesus - Jesus is led into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil (Matthew 4:1)
12:24 God uses temptation for His own purposes (James 1:12; 1 Corinthians 10:13)
15:50 #1 We submit to God and resist the devil (James 4:7-8)
18:43 #2 We watch and pray, lest we enter into temptation (Matthew 6:13)
21:09 #3 Put on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:11)
24:21 #4 Give no place to the devil (Ephesians 4:27; Ephesians 4:26-31)
26:18 #5 Flee temptation
27:47 Jesus says he prayed for Peter (Luke 22:32)
30:08 Strengthen your brethren (Luke 22:32-33)
32:17 You will deny three times that you know Me (Luke 22:34)
32:28 The Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all (Isaiah 53:6)
32:54 Remember that spiritual warfare is real
33:00 Remember that Jesus is praying for you watching over you
33:39 Remember when you fail
34:18 Closing prayer