Weakness

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial

Jesus explains to Peter how Satan wanted to crush he and the other disciples like grains of wheat (v. 31). He hoped to find only chaff and blow it away. However, Jesus assured Peter that He had been praying for him; and his faith, although it would falter, would not be de …

Peter’s Heart Was in The Right Place

On the way to the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus warned His disciples that they would not understand that He would die and they would all forsake Him. In explaining this Jesus quoted from the prophecy found in (Zech. 13:7) (v. 27).Peter who was always outspoken, strongly stated …

Christ is The Perfect Sacrifice

The writer seeks to show the superiority of Christ by giving comparisons between:The Old Covenant The New Covenant Repeated sacrifices One sacrifice The blood of others His own blood Covering sin Putting away sin For Israel only For all sinners Left the holy of …

IllustrationGod Alone Was “His Present Help in Trouble."

Lt. General Sir William Dobbie (Dobbie of Malta) was Governor-General of Malta during the Second World War – at a time when the defense of Malta was at its darkest hour. Dobbie, a committed Christian, realized the weakness of his position and that God alone was “his pr …

IllustrationHudson Taylor – Secret of Strength Through Weekness

Hudson Taylor, founder of the China Inland Mission, knew the secret of strength through weakness. Complimented once by a friend on the impact of the mission, Hudson answered, “It seemed to me that God looked over the whole world to find a man who was weak enough to do …

IllustrationHudson Taylor – Strength Through Weakness

All of God’s Giants have been weak men. Hudson Taylor, founder of the China Inland Mission, knew the secret of strength through weakness. Complimented once by a friend on the impact of the mission, Hudson answered, “It seemed to me that God looked over the whole wor …