And he broke Down and Wept

Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – November 29, 2020

Series Title: Discovering Your Life in the Life of Jesus

Today’s Title: “And He Broke Down and Wept”

Today’s Text: Mark 14:

Gospel Parallels: Matthew 26:69-75, Luke 22:56-62, John 18:16-18, 25-27

God is not looking for loyal leaders, just loving ones. Loyalty is measured and self-based, while love is always giving, focused on what’s best for the “other”.

Peter: The Making & the Breaking of a Christ-like Leader

                - Left his life behind and followed Jesus – Mark 1:18

- First disciple mentioned in list of “the twelve” – Mark 3:16

                - Sees healing of a little girl, along w/James & John – Mark 5:37

                - the first to the declare Jesus as Messiah – Mark 8:29

                                - “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Messiah”.

- rebuked by Jesus - Mark 8:33

- “You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.”

                - Only one to speak up at the transfiguration of Jesus – Mark 9:5-6

                - Peter says; “We have left everything to follow you!” – Mark 10:28

Peter puts his loyalty on the line, no matter what Jesus said

– Mark 14:27-31

Peter’s moment to prove his loyalty to Jesus

– Mark 14:47 (John 18:10)

Peter’s loyalty crumbles – three times – Mark 14:66-72

                - “And he broke down and wept.” – Mark 14:72

Jesus rebuilds Peter’s position as leader on a new foundation – Love

– John 21:15-19

Proverbs 19:22

What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar.