https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/In-the-Hour-of-Trial.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n\tby Jeffrey W. Hamilton<\/p>\n\t
Text: Luke 22:54-62<\/p>\n
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I. Without a doubt, Peter loved Jesus<\/p>\n A. When others sat in the boat in fear, it was Peter who wanted to go out to meet\nJesus – Matthew 14:28-31\n
B. When Jesus spoke of his abandonment on the Mount of Olives – Matthew 26:31-32<\/p>\n
1. Specifically Jesus told Peter that he was praying for him – Luke 22:31-33<\/p>\n 2. But there was no way Peter could imagine himself abandoning his Lord –\nLuke 22:33-34\n
3. It may have led to Peter’s poor attempt to protect Jesus – John 18:7-12<\/p>\n
C. Peter really wanted to know what would happen to Jesus – John 18:15-18<\/p>\n
1. He wanted to remain unnoticed, but others recognized him – Luke 22:54-60<\/p>\n 2. So focused was Peter on not being recognized, he forgot what Jesus had\nsaid, and he forgot his promise.\n 3. But when the rooster crowed, Jesus just turned and looked at Peter – Luke\n22:61\n 4. Can you imagine the shock, the disappointment, the grief that sweep\nthrough Peter? – Luke 22:62\n
II. What would I do in the face of danger?<\/p>\n A. It is far too easy to shake our heads in sympathy of Peter’s failure while living a\ngood life sheltered from persecution\n B. The song “In the Hour of Trial” brings the story of Peter and a drops it into our\nlaps (read verse 1)\n
C. Peter did not leave the Lord, despite his denials and his grief at his sin.<\/p>\n
1. Jesus said that when he returned, he had work awaiting him – Luke 22:32<\/p>\n 2. Jesus had Peter declare his love three times, one for each denial – John\n21:14-17\n
a. Notice that once again, it hurt Peter but in a different way<\/p>\n 3. And Peter was granted to speak the first gospel sermon to open the\nkingdom to the world\nIII. But there are other dangers that may pull us away from our Lord, such as worldly\npleasures\n
A. (Read verse 2 in “In the Hour of Trial.”)<\/p>\n
B. Moses becomes the example – Hebrews 11:24-26<\/p>\n
C. The “rewards” of sin are deceptive – Proverbs 11:18<\/p>\n
1. They don’t last and end suddenly – Psalms 73:18-20<\/p>\n
IV. Suffering from God’s mercy<\/p>\n
A. (Read verse 3 in “In the Hour of Trial.”)<\/p>\n B. We usually think of suffering as a punishment, but the author reminds us that\nthere are times when suffering is a benefit\n
1. Sorrow can keep us grounded and focused – Ecclesiastes 7:2-4<\/p>\n
2. But it will only work if we see the benefit and not give up<\/p>\n
C. Paul is our example here – II Corinthians 10:7-10<\/p>\n
V. The last mile of life’s way<\/p>\n
A. (Read verse 4 in “In the Hour of Trial.”)<\/p>\n
B. Remember the Creator before the end – Ecclesiastes 13:6-7<\/p>\n
C. Be faithful to the end – Revelation 2:10<\/p>\n
D. As Jesus told the disciples – Matthew 10:22<\/p>\n
E. We will be rewarded if we don’t grow weary – Galatians 6:9<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Luke 22:54-62 I. Without a doubt, Peter loved Jesus A. When others sat in the boat in fear, it was Peter who wanted to go out to meet Jesus – Matthew 14:28-31 B. When Jesus spoke of his abandonment on the Mount of Olives – Matthew 26:31-32 1. 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Hamilton Download Audio Text: Philippians 3:1-11 \u00a0 I.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Saul was an outstanding member of the Jewish religion during his time \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0He had all the right qualities - Philippians 3:4-6 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0He was advancing faster than his peers - Galatians 1:13-14 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0But he changed when he came to know who\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Audio"","block_context":{"text":"Audio","link":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/category\/audio\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":21574,"url":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/the-sons-of-thunder\/","url_meta":{"origin":31673,"position":4},"title":"The Sons of Thunder","author":"Jeffrey Hamilton","date":"April 19, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"Text: Mark 3:14-19 \u00a0 I.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Often when we talk about the apostles, we focus on the notable Peter and Paul. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0There are many things we can learn from their lives, but we also can learn from the examples of the other apostles as well. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Today I would like to direct your\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Audio"","block_context":{"text":"Audio","link":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/category\/audio\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":32602,"url":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/biblical-infallibility-the-bibles-claims-for-itself\/","url_meta":{"origin":31673,"position":5},"title":"Biblical Infallibility: The Bible’s Claims for Itself","author":"Jeffrey Hamilton","date":"May 4, 2014","format":false,"excerpt":"by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Deuteronomy 31:24-29 \u00a0 I.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0When talking about whether we can trust the Bible or not, it may seem strange to turn to the very book we are considering. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0B.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0We want to show that it is not a optional belief. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0C.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Bible claims to be infallible. 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