- Introduction
- 1. Our challenge is to be like Jesus (I Peter 2:21)
- 2. The comparison makes us appreciate Peter
- A. Discovery of Who Jesus Is (Matthew 16:13-18)
- 1. Christ said Peter was blessed
- 2. Peter stood on a mountain of joy
- 3. For every mountain there is a valley
- B. Conditioned for Rebuke
- 1. Jesus speaks about death (Matthew 16:21)
- 2. Peter tries to teach the Master (Matthew 16:22)
- 3. Jesus gives harsh statement (Matthew 16:23)
- 4. Peter determined to be a disciple
- C. Background for Peter
- 1. Introduction to Jesus (John 1:35-42)
- 2. Peter becomes a disciple of Jesus
- I. GROWTH OF A DISCIPLE (Luke 5:1-11)
- A. Conversion of Reality
- 1. Peter experienced what Isaiah had (Isaiah 6:1-5)
- 2. A powerful preacher learning (Isaiah 5:11, 18, 20-21)
- B. Peter Now a Fisher of Men
- C. Remember! Jesus Ate with Sinners
- D. Learn to Accept Forgiveness
- II. MUST LEARN TO FORGIVE AS WE ARE FORGIVEN (Matthew 18:21-35)
- A. How Hard Is It?
- 1. Paul and Peter met
- 2. Result (Galatians 1:18)
- III. LEARNING TO OVERCOME PRIDE
- A. Institution of Lord's Supper
- 1. Luke 22:31-34
- 2. How soon we forget
- IV. TURNING SIN INTO A BLESSING
- A. Learn What to Do When You Sin
- Conclusion
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