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Matthew 26:31-35
31 Then Jesus said to them, "You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.' 32 But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee." 33 Peter answered him, "Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away." 34 Jesus said to him, "Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times." 35 Peter said to him, "Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!" And all the disciples said the same.
Talk Sheet Questions
How would you respond if Jesus himself predicted your failure?
What does Jesus do for you as a shepherd?
What hints do you have in Peter’s life that would indicate he is overconfident in his prediction? (33, 35) What are the things, if anything, that give you confidence that you would not fall away?
What do you learn from the disciples who all “said the same?” (35)
Are some failures worse than others? Explain.
Prayer
Pray that we will be steadfast and faithful.