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Why Peter Fell

Examining the account of Peter's fall in Matthew 26:69-75, and the warning signs that led to his denial of Jesus. Discover the importance of humility, heeding warnings, staying close to the Lord, and avoiding association with the ungodly. Reflect on the need for repentance and the possibility of restoration.

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Why Peter Fell

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  1. Why Peter Fell Matthew 26:69-75

  2. The possibility of falling • Something we must remind ourselves us • Hebrews 2:1-3 • 2 Peter 2:20-22 • Today, we examine an example of spiritual failure – emphasizing its cause.

  3. The account of Peter’s fall • Matthew 26:69-75 • Recorded in all 4 gospels • We begin the evening before, Matthew 26:30-35 Luke 22:31-34 – Peter warned that Satan would sift him as wheat (and all would deny Him)

  4. The account of Peter’s fall • Matthew 26:30-35 (the warning) • Peter strongly declares he would never deny the Lord, even if it meant death. • Peter is told he will deny Him 3 times before the rooster crows (twice – Mark 14:30)

  5. The account of Peter’s fall • Matthew 26:69-75 • The denials begin after Jesus is arrested and led away to the court of the High Priest. • Peter is let in along with another disciple (John 18:15-16) • The denials begin

  6. The account of Peter’s fall • Matthew 26:69-75 • A servant girl (who kept the door) identifies him as one of Jesus’ disciples. Peter replies, “I do not know what you are saying” (26:69-70) • A rooster crowed (Mark 14:68)

  7. The account of Peter’s fall • Matthew 26:69-75 • A fire had been made to keep warm. Peter stood among them and warmed himself by the fire (John 18:18) • Another girl saw him and identified him as being with Jesus of Nazareth. Even stronger, with an oath, Peter said, “I do not know the man” (26:71-72)

  8. The account of Peter’s fall • Matthew 26:69-75 • A little later, others (probably more than one) came up and identified him in more detail. His speech betrayed him. He was a Galilean. (26:73-74, Mark 14:70, John 18:26-27) • Peter began to curse and swear, “I do not know the Man”

  9. The account of Peter’s fall • Matthew 26:69-75 • The rooster crowed (26:75, the second time Mark 14:72, John 18:26-27) • The Lord turned and looked at him (Luke 22:61) • Peter remembered the Lord’s warning, and went out and wept bitterly (26:75)

  10. Why did this happened? • Certainly, Satan had a part in this, the depth of which we cannot speculate. • Was Peter accountable? I am convinced he was. He needed to be restored (and was – Luke 22:32) • However, in this account we see several warning signs that we can learn from that can keep us from being led down to a devastating fall.

  11. Why did this happened? • Peter’s pride • Matthew 26:33-35, after being warned, Peter adamantly denied what the Lord told him, twice. • Do we ever find ourselves overconfident in dealing with sin? • Romans 12:3, Proverbs 16:18 • 1 Peter 5:5, James 4:6

  12. Why did this happened? • Failure to heed warnings seriously • “It won’t happen to me!” • Do we ever find ourselves not taking warnings against sin seriously? • From others? Proverbs 12:13, 13:10 • 1 Corinthians 10:12, 1 Peter 5:8-9 Warnings are around us. Let us learn to look for them and heed them!

  13. Why did this happened? • He followed Jesus at a distance • Mark 14:54 • When we find ourselves distancing ourselves from the Lord we are in danger. • Sometimes, distancing ourselves is timidity or cowardice • Never be ashamed of your Lord – Luke 9:26, James 4:7-8 The further away from the Lord we follow, the more susceptible we are to Satan

  14. Why did this happened? • He warmed himself at the fire of the enemy • John 18:18, Luke 22:55 • When we find ourselves associating with the ungodly there is grave danger • 2 Corinthians 6:14ff • 1 Corinthians 15:33Ephesians 5:112 Timothy 2:22

  15. Why did this happened? • Peter denies his Lord • Earlier, he was so willing to stand up and defend the Lord. Now, he denies him, even putting himself under a curse and swearing • We must resolve that we will NEVER deny Him – Matthew 10:32-33

  16. Why did this happened? • Peter didn’t learn from his mistakes • He denied him 3 times. • After the first denial, the rooster crowed the first time – Mark 14:68. Did he hear it? Did he resolve, “Not again”? • When we stumble, we need to genuinely repent – 2 Corinthians 7:10-11

  17. Peter was restored • We know Peter recovered • John 21 is likely a part of that process • Peter would become a leader and strong and bold defender of Jesus • In his 2 letters, he alludes to many of these downfalls, warning against them

  18. If you were Peter, would you deny Him?

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