Are you a fan or a follower of Jesus?

Fan = an enthusiastic admirer

Follower = willing to lay down your life

Philippians 2:8 – He [Jesus] humbled Himself in obedience to God and died a criminal's death on a cross. (NLT)

James 1:13-14 – And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, "God is tempting me." God is never tempted to do wrong, and He never tempts anyone else. 14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. (NLT)

James 1:13-14 – And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, "God is tempting me." God is never tempted to do wrong, and He never tempts anyone else. 14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. (NLT)

James 1:13-14 – And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, "God is tempting me." God is never tempted to do wrong, and He never tempts anyone else. 14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. (NLT)

Mark 14:27-31 – On the way, Jesus told them, "All of you will desert Me. For the Scriptures say, 'God will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.' 28 But after I am raised from the dead, I will go ahead of you to Galilee and meet you there." 29 Peter said to Him, "Even if everyone else deserts you, I never will."

30 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, Peter—this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny three times that you even know Me." 31 "No!" Peter declared emphatically. "Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny you!" And all the others vowed the same.

34 He told them, "My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me." 35 He went on a little farther and fell to the ground. He prayed that, if it were possible, the awful hour awaiting Him might pass Him by. 36 "Abba, Father," He cried out, "everything is possible for You. Please take this cup of suffering away from Me. Yet I want Your will to be done, not Mine. . .”

37 Then He returned and found the disciples asleep. He said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Couldn't you watch with Me even one hour? 38 Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak."

37 Then He returned and found the disciples asleep. He said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Couldn't you watch with Me even one hour? 38 Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak."

1. WatchAccountable Relationships

con·tin·gen·cy – a plan designed to take a possible future event or circumstance into account.

1 Peter 5:8 – Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

2. Pray

The Lord’s Prayer• Give us this day our daily bread• Forgive our sins as we forgive others• Lead us not into temptation

John 21:15-17 – After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," Peter replied, "You know I love You." "Then feed My lambs," Jesus told him. 16 Jesus repeated the question: "Simon son of John, do you love Me?" "Yes, Lord," Peter said, "You know I love You." "Then take care of My sheep," Jesus said.

17 A third time He asked him, "Simon son of John, do you love Me?" Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, "Lord, You know everything. You know that I love You." Jesus said, "Then feed My sheep.”

15b "Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?"

Conclusion

Church TraditionPeter = Rock

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