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- John Gill
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Jesus said unto him, verily I say unto thee,.... Christ, the more strongly to asseverate what he was about to say, uses the word verily, or prefixes his "Amen" to it, as being a certain truth, and what Peter might assure himself of would certainly come to pass: that this night before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice; which is, as if he should say, thou wilt not only be offended because of me, and flee from me, and be scattered with the rest, as will be the case of all of you; but thou wilt deny that thou knowest me, that thou belongest to me, or hast any concern with me; and this thou wilt do not only once, but again and again, even three times, one after another, and that this very night, before the cock has done crowing. In Mark it is said, "that this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice", Mar 14:30; which may be reconciled with the words of Matthew, and the other evangelists, by observing, that the word "twice" is not in Beza's ancient copy, which he gave to the university of Cambridge, nor is it in the Ethiopic version; which if allowed to be the true reading, the difficulty is removed at once; but whereas it is in other copies, no stress must be laid on this, nor is there any need of it: for whereas the cock crows twice in the night, once at midnight, and again near break of day; and which latter crowing being louder, and more welcome, and most taken notice of, is, by way of eminence, called the cock crowing; and is what Matthew here has respect to, and so designs the same as Mark does; and the sense of both is, that before the cock crow a second time, which is most properly the cock crowing, Peter should three times deny his master, as he did; see Mar 13:35, where cock crowing is distinguished from midnight, the first time the cock crows, and means the second time of crowing; and where Mark is to be understood in the same sense as Matthew, and both entirely agree. So cock crowing and midnight are distinguished by the Jews, who say (b), "that on all other days they remove the ashes from the altar, , "at cock crowing", or near unto it, whether before or after; but on the day of atonement, "at midnight": and who also speak of the cocks crowing a first and second, and even a third time (c), "Says R. Shila, he that begins his journey before cock crowing, his blood be upon his head. R. Josiah says, he may not proceed , "until he repeats"; that is, until he crows twice: and there are, who say, until he trebles it, or crows a third time: of what do they speak? of a middling one, i.e. which neither crows too soon, nor too late. (b) Misn. Yoma, c. 1. sect. 8. (c) T. Bab. Yoma, fol. 21. 1.
Matthew 26:33
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
32But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”33Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.”
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Testimony in 1976 at Age 75
By Vance Havner1.7K57:17TestimonyPSA 23:1MAT 4:19MAT 6:25MAT 6:33MAT 9:37MAT 16:23MAT 17:4MAT 19:27MAT 26:33MAT 26:35MAT 28:19MRK 5:30JHN 13:8JHN 21:15JHN 21:17ACT 2:38ACT 3:61CO 1:272CO 12:91PE 5:2In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of grace and its various forms. He references Isaiah 40:31 and emphasizes the limitless love, grace, and power of God. The preacher also shares his personal experience of loneliness and tears, but testifies to the compensation he has received from God. He urges ministers and Christian workers to seek a new touch from God and to preach as if Jesus died yesterday and rose again today. The sermon concludes with the reminder that although many things in the world may change, the importance of salvation and the need for a strong faith remain constant.
The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved
By Roy Hession1.2K54:10DiscipleMAT 6:33MAT 26:31MAT 26:33JHN 20:31JHN 21:3JHN 21:15In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of grace and how it applies to believers who have failed. He emphasizes that God's love is unconditional and that even in our failures, we are still loved by Him. The preacher uses the example of Peter, who denied Jesus three times, to illustrate this point. Despite Peter's failure, he was still loved by Jesus and was eventually restored by grace. The sermon also highlights the importance of understanding and believing in the depth and breadth of God's love.
Reminiscing
By Vance Havner58057:26TestimonyPSA 31:15MAT 17:4MAT 26:33MRK 5:30LUK 24:30JHN 5:39JHN 13:8ACT 3:6In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of self-assertiveness and the need to pay attention to one's reading. However, the main focus of the sermon is on the message of God's revelation, resurrection, and repentance. The preacher highlights that the world is in trouble because it does not know God and refuses to receive His message. The cornerstone of the gospel is the resurrection, which is often a stumbling block for the world. The sermon concludes by mentioning a study on life after death and the need for grace in our lives.
The Duty of Self-Denial
By Thomas Watson1PSA 75:8MAT 6:1MAT 26:33LUK 9:23LUK 12:19ROM 12:21CO 4:71CO 9:27PHP 3:92TI 2:12Thomas Watson preaches on the duty of self-denial, emphasizing the need for Christians to deny their own righteousness and trust only in Christ's righteousness for salvation. He warns against self-confidence, high thoughts of oneself, sinful fashions, indulging in excessive appetites, seeking ease, and aiming for fame or self-applause. Watson also stresses the importance of taking up one's cross daily, being willing to endure suffering for Christ, and not giving in to worldly pleasures that lead to eternal ruin.
Mark 14:54
By Chuck Smith0Spiritual BackslidingReturn to FellowshipMAT 26:33MRK 14:54Chuck Smith discusses the theme of spiritual backsliding as illustrated by Peter's journey in Mark 14:54. He emphasizes how Peter's strong confession of faith quickly turned into denial, highlighting the dangers of challenging God's word and relying on self-confidence. Smith points out that a decline in one's devotional life is a key indicator of drifting away from Christ, as seen in Peter's actions. He warns against seeking warmth and comfort in worldly distractions instead of returning to true fellowship with Jesus. Ultimately, Smith reassures that no matter how far one has drifted, a return to God is always just one step away.
Active Betrayal
By Dick Brogden0MAT 26:33Dick Brogden emphasizes the universal act of betrayal towards Jesus, drawing parallels between Judas and Peter's denials, cautioning against false confidence in our faith. He highlights Jesus' gracious extension of love and mercy even to those who betray Him, using the example of reaching into a common bowl as a symbol of offering grace. Communion serves as a reminder of our continuous betrayal of Jesus and the ongoing need for His forgiveness and grace, urging believers to repent and seek forgiveness from both God and others. Brogden stresses the importance of acknowledging the impact of our sins on others and the need to maintain right relationships with fellow believers, emphasizing the cycle of forgiveness and grace mirrored in the act of communion.
2. Church Government
By Chuck Smith0Governance in the ChurchChurch LeadershipEXO 18:13MAT 26:33LUK 22:31ACT 14:23ROM 7:181CO 15:10EPH 1:22EPH 3:81TI 3:1JUD 1:24Chuck Smith discusses the various forms of church government as presented in the New Testament, emphasizing the roles of bishops (episkopos) and elders (presbyteros) while critiquing congregational rule. He highlights the importance of having godly leaders who are in touch with God, drawing parallels between church leadership and the theocratic model established in Israel under Moses. Smith warns against the dangers of a pastor becoming a hireling under a board or congregational rule, advocating instead for a structure where the pastor is led by Christ and supported by a board of elders. He stresses the need for true repentance and reliance on God for church leaders, as well as the importance of prayerful decision-making within the church. Ultimately, he presents a vision of church governance that aligns with biblical principles and fosters spiritual growth.
Jesus Appears to His Disciples in Galilee John 21:1-25
By David Servant0MAT 26:33MAT 28:7LUK 22:33JHN 21:15ACT 1:3David Servant delivers a powerful sermon on Jesus' interaction with Peter after His resurrection, highlighting Peter's journey from overestimating his love for Jesus to underestimating it, and how Jesus showed mercy, love, and hope for Peter's future despite his failures. Through their conversation, Jesus reaffirms His belief in Peter, corrects his self-condemnation, and commissions him to care for His followers, emphasizing the importance of feeding and tending to believers in their spiritual journey.
Consider Christ's Suffering
By Paris Reidhead0MAT 26:33LUK 18:13JHN 14:6ROM 7:18ROM 8:112CO 5:212TI 3:121PE 3:18REV 3:20Paris Reidhead preaches about the profound suffering of Christ, emphasizing how He willingly endured unimaginable pain and humiliation for the sake of humanity. Reidhead delves into the historical context of Peter's writings, highlighting the impending persecution faced by early Christians under Nero's reign. He stresses the importance of understanding that Christ's suffering was not just physical but also spiritual, as He bore the weight of our sins and shortcomings, ultimately leading to His sacrificial death and resurrection to bring us to God.
Why Peter Failed in the Face of Warnings
By John Daniel Jones0PRO 16:18MAT 26:33LUK 22:311CO 10:121PE 5:8John Daniel Jones preaches about the importance of being sober and vigilant, using Peter's denial of Jesus as a cautionary tale. Despite receiving warnings from Jesus, Peter's confidence in his own courage and unwavering devotion to Jesus led to his downfall. This serves as a reminder for believers to not be overconfident in their own strength or devotion, but to always be on guard against the adversary, the devil, who seeks to devour those who are not watchful.
- John Gill
John Gill Bible Commentary
Jesus said unto him, verily I say unto thee,.... Christ, the more strongly to asseverate what he was about to say, uses the word verily, or prefixes his "Amen" to it, as being a certain truth, and what Peter might assure himself of would certainly come to pass: that this night before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice; which is, as if he should say, thou wilt not only be offended because of me, and flee from me, and be scattered with the rest, as will be the case of all of you; but thou wilt deny that thou knowest me, that thou belongest to me, or hast any concern with me; and this thou wilt do not only once, but again and again, even three times, one after another, and that this very night, before the cock has done crowing. In Mark it is said, "that this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice", Mar 14:30; which may be reconciled with the words of Matthew, and the other evangelists, by observing, that the word "twice" is not in Beza's ancient copy, which he gave to the university of Cambridge, nor is it in the Ethiopic version; which if allowed to be the true reading, the difficulty is removed at once; but whereas it is in other copies, no stress must be laid on this, nor is there any need of it: for whereas the cock crows twice in the night, once at midnight, and again near break of day; and which latter crowing being louder, and more welcome, and most taken notice of, is, by way of eminence, called the cock crowing; and is what Matthew here has respect to, and so designs the same as Mark does; and the sense of both is, that before the cock crow a second time, which is most properly the cock crowing, Peter should three times deny his master, as he did; see Mar 13:35, where cock crowing is distinguished from midnight, the first time the cock crows, and means the second time of crowing; and where Mark is to be understood in the same sense as Matthew, and both entirely agree. So cock crowing and midnight are distinguished by the Jews, who say (b), "that on all other days they remove the ashes from the altar, , "at cock crowing", or near unto it, whether before or after; but on the day of atonement, "at midnight": and who also speak of the cocks crowing a first and second, and even a third time (c), "Says R. Shila, he that begins his journey before cock crowing, his blood be upon his head. R. Josiah says, he may not proceed , "until he repeats"; that is, until he crows twice: and there are, who say, until he trebles it, or crows a third time: of what do they speak? of a middling one, i.e. which neither crows too soon, nor too late. (b) Misn. Yoma, c. 1. sect. 8. (c) T. Bab. Yoma, fol. 21. 1.