Looking Back
1. What teaching from the last sermon and group discussion applies to your life today?
Explore
In Luke 22:31–34, Jesus tells Peter that Satan demanded to sift him like wheat, yet assures him that He has prayed for his faith. What does this reveal about spiritual warfare and Jesus’ intercession in our discipleship journey?
What does Peter’s emotional journey in Luke 22:54–62—from following at a distance to weeping bitterly—teach us about the role of conviction and restoration in the life of a disciple? How does this passage reflect God’s grace even in our failures?
(Luke 22:62 – “And he went out and wept bitterly.”)
Examine
Pastor Nestor said that guilt can either destroy us like it did Judas or lead us to repentance like it did Peter. How can we discern when guilt is drawing us back to God versus when it is leading us into deeper separation? (See 2 Corinthians 7:10)
What are some signs that a person's discipleship might be based more on comfort than on true commitment, and how can the church encourage believers to embrace the cost of following Jesus?
Apply
Pastor Nestor said, “It is easy to be a Christian in the presence of other Christians.” How does Peter’s denial in Luke 22:54–62 challenge us to evaluate our faith when it’s tested in uncomfortable or hostile environments? What can we do to stay faithful in those moments?
Reflect on your own discipleship journey: Are there areas where you’re following Jesus from a distance, blending in with the crowd, or denying Him in subtle ways? What practical steps can you take this week to move toward deeper devotion, dedication, and declaration (John 15:5, Romans 12:1-2)?
GENERAL
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MISSIONS
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REVITALIZATION
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REVITALIZATION
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